Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake

Here’s a rich, moist, and nostalgic treat: 🍫 Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake – a classic Southern-style cake that’s easy to make and loaded with chocolate flavor.

🍰 Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake

Servings: 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup Coca-Cola (not diet)

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 cup buttermilk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/3 cup Coca-Cola

• 3–4 cups powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Make the Cake:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Boil Wet Mixture:

   • In a saucepan, combine Coca-Cola, butter, oil, and cocoa powder.

   • Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.

4. Combine:

   • Pour the hot cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well.

5. Add Wet Ingredients:

   • Stir in eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until the batter is smooth.

6. Bake:

   • Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Make the Frosting (While Cake is Baking):

1. In a saucepan, heat butter, cocoa powder, and Coca-Cola to a gentle boil.

2. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.

3. Stir in nuts if using.

Frost the Cake:

• Pour warm frosting over the warm cake (right out of the oven).

• Let it soak in and set at room temp or refrigerate for a firmer texture.

🍴 Tips:

• Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an old-school soda fountain experience.

• For an even richer cake, add mini chocolate chips to the batter.

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