Coca-Cola Cake

By

In Louisiana, every carbonated beverage is referred to as "Coke" and it made the most delicious chocolate cake.

View complete recipe

Ingredients

  • For the cake:
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 /2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 cup Coca-Cola
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the frosting:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
  • 6 Tbsp Coca-Cola
  • 1 - 16 ounce box powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

To make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, sift together sugar and flour. Add marshmallows. In a saucepan, mix butter, oil, cocoa, and Coke. Bring to a boil and pour over dry ingredients; blend well. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk just before adding to batter along with eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well. Pour into a well-greased 9x13 inch pan and bake 35-45 minutes. Remove from oven and frost immediately.

Step 2

To make the frosting: Combine butter, cocoa, and Coke in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and pour over powdered sugar, blending well. Add vanilla extract and pecans. Spread over hot cake. When cool, cut into squares and serve.

{A traditional cake served in Louisiana where all carbonated beverages are referred to as "Coke"}

View complete recipe

You'll also love

You'll also love