Old Fashioned Coca Cola Cake Recipe (Coke Cake)

Our Coca Cola cake is a southern classic that features an unbelievably moist cake topped with a sinfully gooey chocolate frosting.

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This old-fashioned Coca-Cola cake recipe is everything you want in a vintage Southern dessert. It’s wonderfully rich, flavorful, chocolatey, and oh-so-satisfying, thanks to the unexpected addition of a bubbly can of Coca-Cola. 

Coca Cola Cake Ingredients

This delectable dessert, which is made with the iconic soft drink, Coca-Cola, has a rich, chocolaty flavor that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

The cake is moist and spongy, and the flavors in this cake meld together perfectly, creating a taste sensation that is both familiar and unexpected at the same time.

You’ll need:

For The Cake:

• 2 cups of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• ½ cup of vegetable or canola oil
• ½ cup of unsalted butter
• 7.5-ounce can of Coca-Cola (1 mini can or 1 cup)
• 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup of buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1½ teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda

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Make sure to use regular Coke, not a reduced sugar or diet variety, for this cake recipe.

For The Frosting:

• ½ cup of unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons of heavy cream (or milk)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 3¾ cups of powdered sugar

Substitutions And Additions For A Coke Cake

COCA-COLA: For this easy recipe, any brand of cola, whether generic or name brand, will work equally well.

How To Make This Old Fashioned Coca-Cola Cake Recipe

The beauty of a Coke Cake is that the easy chocolate cake batter comes together in no time. But remember: make sure to let the cake cool before spreading the delicious chocolate frosting on top.

Our step-by-step instructions will walk you through making this yummy cake.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

STEP TWO: In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, salt, and flour. Set the dry ingredients aside.

STEP THREE: In a medium saucepan, combine the oil, butter, Coca-Cola, and cocoa powder. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat.

STEP FOUR: Once the Coca-Cola mixture boils, carefully dump the flour mixture into it. Beat with a hand mixer or using a large wooden spoon until well combined.

STEP FIVE: Mix in the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and baking soda. The batter will form small bubbles.

STEP SIX: Pour batter into the prepared pan.

STEP SEVEN: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with just a few moist crumbs.

STEP EIGHT: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before preparing the frosting.

STEP NINE: To make the frosting, combine the butter, cocoa powder, and cream (or milk) in a saucepan. Heat over medium until the butter melts. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar to the pan and beat with a hand mixer until well combined.

STEP TEN: Pour the frosting over the warm cake and spread it with an offset spatula.

How To Serve

For starters, a dollop of fresh whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream can provide a cool and creamy complement to this super moist chocolate cake. Add a drizzle of hot fudge sauce or caramel sauce on top for even more decadence.

You could serve it alongside a piping hot cup of coffee, tea, or a warm mug of hot chocolate to drink.

If you enjoy this cake, our orange soda cake and Pepsi cupcakes are two more recipes for soda cakes that result in a fantastic light and fluffy dessert.

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Storing A Coke Cake

ON THE COUNTER: Cover your chocolate cake with plastic wrap and store it on the countertop at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.

IN THE FRIDGE: This delicious cake can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

IN THE FREEZER: Freeze the Coca-Cola chocolate cake in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Make sure that you label the cake with the use-by date to ensure you enjoy it while it is at its best.

Allow the cake to thaw on the counter before serving.

This old fashioned CocaCola cake recipe creates an ultra-moist cake that will surely hit the spot. It has a light chocolate flavor and stays moist for days, even on the countertop. All you need is a can of your favorite soda and a few pantry staples, and you’ll end up with the perfect dessert.

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Our Coca Cola cake is a southern classic that features an unbelievably moist cake topped with a sinfully gooey chocolate frosting.

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 16

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Ingredients

  

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Cake

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup vegetable oil, or canola oil
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 7.5 ounces Coca Cola, 1 mini can or 1 cup
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons heavy cream, or milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ¾ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, salt, and flour. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the oil, butter, Coca Cola, and cocoa powder. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat.
• Once the Coca Cola mixture boils, carefully dump the flour mixture into it. Beat with a hand mixer or using a large wooden spoon until well combined.
• Mix in the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and baking soda. The batter will form small bubbles.
• Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
• Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before preparing the frosting.
• To make the frosting, combine the butter, cocoa powder, and cream (or milk) in a saucepan. Heat over medium until the butter melts. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar to the pan and beat with a hand mixer until well combined.
• Pour the frosting over the warm cake and spread with an offset spatula.

Notes

• Make sure to use regular Coke, not a reduced sugar or diet variety, for this cake recipe.
• The cake batter forms lots of tiny bubbles from the Coca Cola and the baking soda. The baked cake will also have those tiny bubbles across the surface.
• Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cake at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
• The frosting is a non-traditional consistency. It is delicious, with almost a caramel-like chew to it. Pouring the hot frosting over the warm cake adds a bit of extra moisture at the top of the cake and is really delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 483IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

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