Best 13 Cherry Cola Cake Recipes

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**Cherry Cola Cake: A Classic Dessert with a Twist**

Indulge in the delightful Cherry Cola Cake, a timeless classic with a unique and refreshing twist. This moist and flavorful cake combines the sweet and tangy taste of cherries with the fizzy goodness of cola, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its stunning appearance and irresistible aroma, this cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday celebration, a family gathering, or a simple treat to brighten your day.

This article presents a collection of Cherry Cola Cake recipes that cater to different preferences and skill levels. From the classic recipe that uses a boxed cake mix for convenience to a more elaborate version made from scratch, each recipe offers a unique take on this beloved dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find a recipe that suits your needs and expertise.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create a Cherry Cola Cake that will leave your family and friends in awe. Let's dive into the world of flavors and discover the secrets behind this extraordinary dessert.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY COLA CAKE



Chocolate-Cherry Cola Cake image

Try a classic southern cake updated with cake mix and cherry cola.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, drained, 1/4 cup liquid reserved
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
1 cup cherry cola carbonated beverage
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped vanilla frosting
1 cup marshmallow creme
24 maraschino cherries with stems, well drained, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. Chop cherries; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, cola beverage, oil, eggs and 1/4 cup reserved cherry liquid with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in chopped cherries. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 34 to 42 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, mix frosting and marshmallow creme until smooth. Frost cake. Top each piece with 2 cherries with stems. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 48 g, TransFat 2 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY COLA CAKE



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I love to celebrate birthdays with the crew and my bandmates. When we're on the road, it's nice to have the band family celebrate. Jimi's birthday falls at the end of October, and I sometimes make this silly chocolate cherry cola cake for him, decorating the top with chocolate cherry cordials or gummy candies. I always let him choose what he's got a hankering for, and it's often this.

Provided by Kimberly Schlapman

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Cherry     Birthday     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes one 9 x 13-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cake:
1 Box Devil's Food cake mix
1 cup (8 ounces) cherry cola
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
One 10-ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained (reserve 1/4 cup of the liquid) and chopped
Frosting:
1/3 cup butter, at room temperature
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
One 7-ounce jar marshmallow crème
18 fresh cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13- inch cake pan.
  • 2. Whisk together the cake mix, cherry cola, oil, eggs, vanilla, and the reserved cherry juice in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in the maraschino cherries. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan for at least 1 hour.
  • 3. Make the frosting: Using an electric mixer, beat the butter in a large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups of the powdered sugar. Slowly beat in the milk and vanilla, then beat in the remaining powdered sugar. Add the marshmallow crème and mix well, then fold in the cherries. Frost the cooled cake in the pan.

CHERRY-COLA DUMP CAKE



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Super easy to prepare: Just mix devil's food cake mix with cola and pour over cherries. Bake for one hour and voila!

Provided by By Paula Jones

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 jar (16 oz) maraschino cherries with juice (without stems)
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, "dump" cherries with cherry juice.
  • In medium bowl, mix cake mix and carbonated beverage. "Dump" mixture over cherries.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool about 15 minutes before cutting and serving cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 42 g, TransFat 0 g

CHERRY COLA-CHOCOLATE-MAYONNAISE-SAUERKRAUT CAKE



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Shortly after World War II, when Rosie the Riveter was exiled to her suburban kitchen, a conspiracy of processed-food suppliers unleashed a fusillade of bizarre concoctions -- like dumping tomato soup, sauerkraut and mayonnaise into cakes -- that masqueraded as fine cooking. Proceed, if you dare.

Provided by Rozanne Gold

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Butter or oil for greasing pan
2 cups unsifted flour plus enough to coat greased pan
2/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
1 2/3 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cherry cola
1 cup sauerkraut, washed and drained well

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour 10-inch tube pan.
  • In medium bowl, sift flour, cocoa, baking soda and baking powder.
  • In large bowl with mixer on high speed, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla for 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low, and beat in mayonnaise.
  • Add flour and cola alternately. Mix in drained sauerkraut.
  • Pour into pan, and bake for 50 to 55 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 297 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHERRY COLA CAKE



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Cherry cola and marshmallows make a zippy chocolate dessert that is scrumptious topped with vanilla ice cream. - Cheri Mason, Harmony, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup cherry-flavored cola
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2 tablespoons frozen cherry-pomegranate juice concentrate, thawed
Fresh sweet cherries with stems

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. Divide marshmallows between pans., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar and baking soda. In a small saucepan, combine butter, cola and cocoa; bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened., In a small bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk and vanilla until blended; add to flour mixture, whisking constantly. Pour into prepared pans, dividing batter evenly. (Marshmallows will float to the top.), Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in marshmallow creme and juice concentrate on low speed just until blended., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread top with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer; spread with remaining frosting. Decorate with cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY COLA CAKE



Chocolate-Cherry Cola Cake image

From Pillsbury Super Moist Cake Mix Recipes. Cola Cake is an old southern recipe. This updated recipe uses a cake mix and cherry cola.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h3m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained, 1/4 cup liquid reserved
1 (18 ounce) box betty crocker super moist devil's food cake mix
1 cup cherry cola, carbonated beverage
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 (12 ounce) container betty crocker whipped vanilla frosting
1 cup marshmallow creme
24 maraschino cherries, with stems well drained, if desired (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees (325 for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. Chop cherries, set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, cola beverage, oil, eggs and 1/4 cup reserved liquid with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed, beat 2 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped cherries. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 35 to 43 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, mix frosting and marshmallow creme until smooth. Frost cake. Top each piece with 2 cherries.
  • Note:.
  • For chocolate-dipped cherries, melt 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1 teaspoons shortening in microwave; stir. Dip well-drained cherries with stems into chocolate; refrigerate to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.8, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 437.4, Carbohydrate 77.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 54.1, Protein 4.3

CHERRY COLA CHOCOLATE CAKE



Cherry Cola Chocolate Cake image

For a truly different chocolate cake, think outside the box and inside the slow cooker. This easy dessert comes out warm, moist, fudgy and wonderful. And it won't heat up the kitchen. -Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup cola
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1-1/4 cups cola
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup dark rum
Optional: Vanilla ice cream and maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring cola and dried cherries to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand for 30 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, chocolate, baking powder and salt. Combine the chocolate milk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cherry mixture. Pour into a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray., For topping, in a small saucepan, combine the cola, sugar and brown sugar. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate and rum until smooth. Pour over batter; do not stir., Cover and cook on high until set, 2-2-1/2 hours. Turn off heat; let stand, covered, for 30 minutes. If desired, serve warm with ice cream and maraschino cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHERRY-COLA DUMP CAKE RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Cherry-Cola Dump Cake Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by á-9150

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (16-ounce) jar maraschino cherries with juice (without stems)
1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ devil's food cake mix
1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. into un-greased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, "dump" cherries with cherry juice. In medium bowl, mix cake mix and carbonated beverage. "Dump" mixture over cherries. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool about 15 minutes before cutting and serving cake.

CHERRY COLA CHOCOLATE CAKE-SLOW COOKER RECIPE



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Provided by Side Passion

Number Of Ingredients 17

topping:
1/2 C cola
1/2 C dried tart cherries
1.5 C all purpose flour
1/2 C sugar
2 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
2.5 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 C chocolate milk
1/2 C butter. melted
2 tsp vanilla extract
1.25 C cola
1/2 C sugar
1/2 C packed brown sugar
2 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 C dark rum
Vanilla ice cream and maraschino cherries, optional.

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring cola and dried cherries to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, chocolate, baking powder and salt. Combine the chocolate milk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cherry mixture. Pour into a 3 qt slow cooker coated with cooking spray. For topping, in a small saucepan, combine the cola, sugar and brown sugar. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate and rum until smooth. Pour over batter; do not stir. Cover and cook on high for 2-2.5 hours or until set. Turn off heat; let stand, covered for 30 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream and maraschino cherries if desired.

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY COLA CAKE



Chocolate-Cherry Cola Cake image

Try a classic southern cake updated with cake mix and cherry cola.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, drained, 1/4 cup liquid reserved
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
1 cup cherry cola carbonated beverage
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped vanilla frosting
1 cup marshmallow creme
24 maraschino cherries with stems, well drained, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. Chop cherries; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, cola beverage, oil, eggs and 1/4 cup reserved cherry liquid with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in chopped cherries. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 34 to 42 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, mix frosting and marshmallow creme until smooth. Frost cake. Top each piece with 2 cherries with stems. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 48 g, TransFat 2 g

CHERRY COLA CHOCOLATE CAKE



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I love chocolate covered cherries and cherry coke. This cake has the flavor of both.

Provided by Gretchen ***

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

CAKE
1 pkg devil's food cake mix
3 eggs
1 1/3 c cherry coca cola
1/2 c vegetable oil
1 Tbsp cherry extract*
FROSTING
1/2 c butter, softened
3 3/4 c confectioners' sugar
3 Tbsp ovaltine instant chocolate drink mix
1/4 c cherry coca cola
1 jar(s) maraschino cherries (for garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 pan.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, cola, oil, and extract. Beat on low speed for 60 seconds; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • 3. In a medium bowl combine butter, sugar, drink mix, and cola. Beat until smooth. Frost cake. Garnish each serving with a maraschino cherry. * Note: If you don't have cherry extract, just substitute 1 tablespoon of the juice from the jar of maraschino cherries.

CHERRY COLA CAKE



Cherry Cola Cake image

My husband likes cherry cola so, made a cake with it. Enjoy.

Provided by Rose Rauhauser

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 c miniature marshmallows
2 c flour
2 c sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 c butter, cubed
1 c cherry flavored cola
3 Tbsp baking cocoa
2 extra large eggs
1/2 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
FROSTING
3/4 c butter, softened
1 c confectioners sugar
1 jar marshmallow creme
2 Tbsp frozen cherry juice

Steps:

  • 1. Cake: Preheat oven to 350. Line bottoms of two greased 9 inch round baking pans with parchment paper, grease paper also. Divide marshmallows between pans. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar and baking soda. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, cola and cocoa; bring just to a boil stirring occasionally. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.
  • 2. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk and vanilla until blended; add to the flour mixture, whisking constantly. Pour into the prepared pans, dividing batter evenly. Marshmallows will float to the top, that's ok.
  • 3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, test at 25 according to your own oven. Cool in pans for 15 minutes before removing to wire racks, remove parchment paper, cool completely.
  • 4. Frosting: In a small bowl, beat butter, confectioners sugar until smooth. Beat in marshmallow crème and juice on low speed just until blended. Place on cake layer on serving plate, spread frosting in middle, top with remaining layer, frost the rest of the cake and sides also. Top with cherries for decoration if you desire.

CHERRY COLA CAKE



CHERRY COLA CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

Choc. Cake mix
diet cola 20 oz bottle
Cherry pie filling 21oz

Steps:

  • Take any chocalate cake mix prepare as directed except put diet cola in place of water. keep the left over diet cola from a 20oz bottle. when cake is done and cooled take 21 oz cherry pie filling put in pot on stove. Mix the rest of diet cola in with pie filling. Cook until thick. Put filling over top of cake let cook and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a bundt pan with a hole in the center. This will allow the cake to cook evenly and prevent the center from being undercooked.
  • Grease and flour the bundt pan thoroughly. This will help the cake to release easily from the pan after baking.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake the cake, or it will be dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate. This will help to prevent the cake from breaking.
  • Serve the cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. This will add a delicious finishing touch to the cake.

Conclusion:

The cherry cola cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a hit with guests. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and tangy cherry cola glaze. The cake can be served with a variety of toppings, such as vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh fruit. Whether you are looking for a dessert for a special occasion or just a simple treat to enjoy with your family, the cherry cola cake is a great choice.

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