
Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert made with Coca Cola. It combines cocoa powder and chocolate for a rich taste. The cake batter includes ingredients like oil, butter, sugar, flour, eggs, buttermilk, and baking soda. It’s baked in a 13 x 9 inch pan. The frosting is a mix of butter, cocoa powder, cream, vanilla, and confectioner’s sugar. The result is a unique twist on traditional chocolate cake with a delightful hint of Coca Cola.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Coca Cola (not diet)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 cups confectioner’s sugar
Directions:
- In a saucepan, combine Coca Cola, vegetable oil, butter, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together sugar, flour, and salt. Pour the hot Coca Cola mixture over the dry ingredients and beat until well combined.
- Add in the eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Continue to beat until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before frosting.
For the Frosting:
- In a saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa powder, and milk. Heat until the butter has melted.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and gradually add in the confectioner’s sugar. Continue beating until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Spread the warm frosting over the cake.
Enjoy!
Tip: For an extra special touch, you can sprinkle some chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips on top of the frosting before it sets. This cake pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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