Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake

Here’s a rich, fudgy Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake with a moist crumb and deep chocolate flavor, thanks to the Coca-Cola and cocoa combo. It’s a Southern classic!

Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30-35 mins | Total Time: 45-50 mins
Servings: 12

Ingredients:

Cake:

• 1 cup Coca-Cola (not diet)

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter

• 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup buttermilk (*or substitute: ½ cup milk + ½ tbsp vinegar, let sit 5 mins*)

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Chocolate Frosting:

• ½ stick (¼ cup) butter

• 3 tbsp cocoa powder

• 6 tbsp Coca-Cola

• 3 cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup chopped pecans (optional, for topping)

Directions:

1. Prep:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

2. Make the Cake Batter:

   • In a saucepan, combine Coca-Cola, oil, butter, and cocoa powder. Heat over medium until butter melts, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

   • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt. Pour in the warm Coca-Cola mixture and stir until smooth.

   • In a separate bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla. Add to the batter and mix well (batter will be thin).

3. Bake:

   • Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

4. Optional Frosting (make while cake bakes):

   • In a saucepan, melt butter, cocoa, and Coca-Cola over medium heat. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.

   • Pour warm frosting over the hot cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Sprinkle with pecans if using.

5. Serve:

   • Let cool slightly before slicing. Perfect with vanilla ice cream!

Tips:

• Extra chocolatey? Add ½ cup chocolate chips to the batter.

• No buttermilk? Use the milk + vinegar substitute listed above.

• Storage: Cover at room temp for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.

This cake is ultra-moist, decadent, and nostalgic—the Coca-Cola adds a subtle caramel depth. Enjoy! 😊🍫

Would you like any adjustments (like a lighter version or gluten-free swap)?