Coca-Cola Cake
In Louisiana, every carbonated beverage is referred to as "Coke" and it made the most delicious chocolate cake.
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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
Details
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"}
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Chef Tips and Tricks
Craving sweet? This rustic cherry tart is easy, quick and delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 shortcrust pastry
- 3 cups / 750 g. of cherries
- 1/3 cup / 60 g. of sugar
- 2/3 cup / 60 g. of almond flour
- 4 tbsp. of brown sugar
- Pistachios
- A dash of milk
METHOD:
- Mix the cherries and sugar together. Let stand 20 minutes.
- Spread or roll out the shortcrust pastry, sprinkle with almond powder and brown sugar.
- Place the cherries in the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches of free dough on the edges. Fold in the edges.
- Brush with milk (this will make the crust go golden), sprinkle with brown sugar and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F/180°C.
- Top with a handful of chopped pistachios, and serve!
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