Cola Cake
Cola Cake is a popular Southern dessert that originated in the United States. The addition of cola in the cake batter gives it a unique flavor and moist texture.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup Cola
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- optional for garnish Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the cola and bring to a boil.
- Pour the cola mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and milk to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 32g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.