Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake
This Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake is ultra-rich, incredibly moist, and packed with deep chocolate flavor, finished with a subtle hint of Coca-Cola. Topped with a warm, fudgy cooked frosting, it’s a beloved Southern classic that’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, or anytime a serious chocolate craving hits.
🍫 Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake
Cake Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Coca-Cola | 1 cup |
| Oil | ½ cup |
| Butter | 1 stick (½ cup) |
| Cocoa powder | 3 tablespoons |
| Sugar | 2 cups |
| Flour | 2 cups |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Buttermilk | ½ cup |
| Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
Frosting Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1 stick (½ cup) |
| Cocoa powder | 3 tablespoons |
| Cream or milk | 6 tablespoons |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Confectioner’s sugar | 3¾ cups |
🔪 Instructions
For the Cake
Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate Base
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the Coca-Cola, oil, butter, and cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking until the butter is fully melted and everything is well blended.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, and salt until evenly combined.
Step 3: Make the Batter
Carefully pour the hot Coca-Cola mixture over the dry ingredients. Beat with a whisk or electric mixer until smooth. Add the eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla extract, then beat again until the batter is fully incorporated and lump-free.
Step 4: Bake
Pour the batter into a greased and floured 13×9-inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 5: Cool Slightly
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before frosting.
For the Frosting
Step 1: Melt the Frosting Base
In a saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa powder, and cream or milk. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth and warm.
Step 2: Finish the Frosting
Remove from heat and beat in the vanilla extract and confectioner’s sugar until smooth and spreadable.
Step 3: Frost the Cake
While the cake is still warm, spread the warm frosting evenly over the top, leaving the cake in the pan to set.
