This Coca-Cola Cake is a Southern favorite! It’s perfect for celebrations or potlucks!
If you live in the South, I’m almost positive you have not only heard of Coca-Cola Cake, but I’m sure you have indulged in it a time or two. If you’re from anywhere else, Coca-Cola Cake may be new to you! It’s quite popular at potlucks and every Southerner has an ______ (aunt, mother, grandmother, neighbor, pastor’s wife ……. you get the idea) who makes this wonderfully delicious cake!
Since this Coca-Cola Cake starts with a boxed cake mix, it makes it super easy to put together. Unlike many cakes, this cake has a subtle chocolate taste paired with the Coca-Cola … and the frosting? I’m sure you have figured out by now that homemade frosting is always a favorite of mine! It’s perfection. I think I love frosting more than cake sometimes! Definitely plan on making this cake soon! You’ll be glad you did! Oh, and don’t forget to sneak a spoonful of the frosting while no one is looking … ya know, for quality control purposes! Hehe!
Coca-Cola Cake
This Coca-Cola Cake is a Southern favorite! It's perfect for celebrations or potlucks!
Ingredients
For the cake
- Miracle Pan Release or cooking spray (for the pan)
- 1 pkg. (16.25-18.25 oz.) plain white cake mix
- 4 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 cup Coca-Cola
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
For the frosting
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 4 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup Coca-Cola
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush a 9x13-inch baking pan with Miracle Pan Release or lightly mist with cooking spray. Set the pan aside.
- Place all of the cake ingredients except marshmallows in a large bowl. Combine with an electric mixer on LOW speed until mostly combined. Stop machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Increase mixer speed to MEDIUM and continue to beat an additional 2 minutes or until well combined. Stir in the marshmallows. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing out with a rubber spatula.
- Bake for 40-42 minutes or until the cake just starts to pull away from the edges of the pan and the cake springs back when lightly touched with a fingertip. Remove cake from oven to wire rack to cool while you prepare the frosting.
- Meanwhile, place the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. After the butter melts, stir in the cocoa powder and Coca-Cola. Bring the mixture just to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and quickly stir in the powdered sugar. Stir until the frosting is smooth.
- Pour the frosting over the prepared cake, spreading it evenly over the top. Let cake cool 20-30 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 to 5 days
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 260kcal Calories from fat 95 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
| Transfat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium 156mg | 7% |
| Carbohydrate 41g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Sugars 34g | |
| Protein 2g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
What is your favorite dish to take to a potluck? I’d love for you to tell me in the comments!
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Yum! I think homemade frosting is the best part of pretty much any cake! I have heard of coke cakes, but don't think I have tried one. I'll have to change that!
Mmmm that looks so yummy! Terrific job Jamie 🙂
Ok I have lived in Kentucky for the majority of my life and I have never heard of this. OMG it sounds so delicious. I will certainly print this out and try it soon. Thank you for sharing.
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