Southern Coca Cola Cake is a beloved dessert that perfectly encapsulates the essence of Southern baking traditions. This rich, moist cake combines the unique flavor of Coca Cola with classic cake ingredients, resulting in a delicious treat that has been a favorite for generations. Whether you\u2019re baking for a family gathering, a holiday celebration, or just because, this cake is sure to impress.<\/p>\n
Ingredients:
\nIngredient Quantity
\nAll-purpose flour 2 cups<\/p>\n
Granulated sugar 2 cups
\nBaking soda 1 teaspoon
\nSalt 1\/2 teaspoon
\nUnsalted butter 1 cup
\nUnsweetened cocoa powder 1\/4 cup<\/p>\n
Coca Cola 1 cup
\nButtermilk 1\/2 cup
\nLarge eggs 2
\nVanilla extract 1 teaspoon
\nMini marshmallows 1 1\/2 cups<\/p>\n
For the Coca Cola Frosting
\nIngredient Quantity
\nUnsalted butter 1\/2 cup
\nUnsweetened cocoa powder 1\/4 cup<\/p>\n
Coca Cola 1\/2 cup
\nConfectioners\u2019 sugar 4 cups
\nVanilla extract 1 teaspoon
\nChopped pecans (optional) 1 cup
\nInstructions:<\/p>\n
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9\u00d713 inch baking pan.
\nMix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
\nPrepare the cola mixture: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the cocoa powder and Coca Cola, bringing the mixture just to a boil.
\nCombine mixtures: Pour the cola mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until well blended.<\/p>\n
Prepare the wet mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add this to the batter and stir until combined.
\nFold in marshmallows: Gently fold in the marshmallows and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
\nBake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
\nPrepare the frosting: While the cake is baking, make the frosting by melting the butter in a saucepan, and stirring in the cocoa powder and Coca Cola. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
\nFinish the frosting: Gradually whisk in the confectioners\u2019 sugar and vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth. Stir in pecans if desired.
\nApply the frosting: Pour the frosting over the hot cake as soon as it comes out of the oven, smoothing it over the top.
\nCool and serve: Allow the cake to cool before serving. The frosting will set as it cools.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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