Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Coca-Cola Cake. This moist and delicious cake is infused with the iconic soda and topped with a luscious cocoa and Coca-Cola frosting. It's a perfect treat for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients: 1 cup Coca-Cola. 1/2 cup buttermilk. 1 cup unsalted butter. 1/4 cup cocoa powder. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 2 cups granulated sugar. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 2 large eggs. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows optional. For the frosting:. 1/2 cup unsalted butter. 1/4 cup cocoa powder. 6 tablespoons Coca-Cola. 4 cups powdered sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 cup chopped pecans optional.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan. In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of Coca-Cola, 1/2 cup of buttermilk, and 1 cup of unsalted butter to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in 1/4 cup of cocoa powder. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 2 cups of granulated sugar. Pour the Coca-Cola mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well. Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and mix until the batter is smooth. If desired, fold in 1 1/2 cups of mini marshmallows into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter. Stir in 1/4 cup of cocoa powder and 6 tablespoons of Coca-Cola. Remove from heat and whisk in 4 cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. If desired, stir in 1 cup of chopped pecans into the frosting. Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the frosting over the hot cake. Spread it evenly. Allow the cake to cool and the frosting to set before serving. Enjoy!
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