Coca-Cola cake dates back to the 1950s. A classic, southern cake that is a staple at many backyard barbeques or family reunions. Its rich texture is the perfect indulgence on a warm summer evening. Even the fudge-like frosting is rich beyond belief.
Ingredients
For the cake:
1 cup Coca-Cola
½ cup buttermilk
1 cup butter, softened
1 ¾ cups sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cup miniature marshmallows
For the frosting:
½ cup butter
⅓ cup Coca-Cola
3 tablespoons cocoa
1, 16-ounce package powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine buttermilk and Coca-Cola; set aside.
- Beat butter at a low speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until blended. Add eggs and vanilla; beat at low speed until blended.
- Combine flour, cocoa and baking soda. Add to flour mixture alternately with cola mixture; begin and end with flour mixture. Beat at a low speed until blended.
- Stir in marshmallows. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13×9-inch pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven; cool for 10 minutes.
- While the cake is baking begin to make frosting by bringing first three ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts. Remove from heat; whisk in sugar and vanilla. Pour over warm Coca-Cola cake.
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