Best 5 Old Fashioned Cola Cake With Cola Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic treat with our Old-Fashioned Cola Cake and its accompanying Cola Frosting. This classic Southern dessert features a moist, fluffy cake infused with the sweet, refreshing flavor of cola. The rich, creamy cola frosting adds an extra layer of decadence, making this cake a true delight for cola enthusiasts and cake lovers alike.

In addition to the main cola cake recipe, this article offers variations to cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, we provide a gluten-free cola cake recipe that uses almond flour and coconut flour instead of traditional wheat flour. For those who love chocolate, we have a chocolate cola cake recipe that combines the flavors of cola and chocolate for an irresistible treat. And for those with a sweet tooth, we offer a recipe for a decadent cola cake with cream cheese frosting that takes this classic dessert to the next level.

Whether you're looking for a nostalgic treat, a gluten-free option, a chocolatey twist, or an extra-indulgent dessert, this article has the perfect cola cake recipe for you. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a journey of cola-infused goodness.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED COCA COLA CAKE RECIPE



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This classic Old fashioned Coca Cola cake pays homage to Southern tradition. Rich, moist, and decadent with a fudgy frosting to match. This chocolate cake is surely what chocolate dreams are made of!!

Provided by Lauren Newsome

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups minature marshmallows
1 cup unsalted butter
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup Coca-Cola
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp baking soda
2 eggs (beaten )
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tbsp Coca-Cola
1 box of powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup pecans (toasted)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Line a 9 x 13 cake pan with parchment paper, set aside
  • Sift flour and granulated sugar together, stir in marshmallows and set aside
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil: butter, cocoa, and cola, stirring occasionally
  • Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Pour over dry mixture, whisk until combined
  • Whisk in buttermilk, baking soda, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract
  • Pour into 9 x 13 cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Or until cake tester comes out clean and cake bounces back when lightly pressed.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack in cake pan for 30 minutes before adding frosting

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

COCA COLA CAKE



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Our Coca Cola Cake has been a Southern tradition for generations. A sweet, fudgy, crazy moist cake with a thick fudgy icing. Quick and easy to put together!

Provided by Kathleen

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (12 ounces) Coca Cola (regular-not diet)
1/4 cup cocoa
1 cup unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 can (12 ounces) Coca Cola (regular-not diet)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
1/4 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Butter or spray with nonstick cooking spray on a 9 X 13-inch baking pan.
  • Whisk the first 4 ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, add the Coca-Cola (1 can), cocoa (1/4 cup), and butter (1 cup) and bring just to a boil, over medium-high, stirring occasionally. Pour into the flour mixture and stir until blended.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk the eggs (2), buttermilk (1/2 cup), and vanilla (2 teaspoons) together then whisk into the flour mixture.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Start making the glaze the last 15 minutes before the cake is done baking. In a saucepan, bring the Coca-Cola to a boil, over medium-high; continue to cook 12-15 minutes or until soda has been reduced to 1/2 a cup.
  • Stir in the butter (1/2 cup), and cocoa (1/4 cup) until the butter has melted. Remove from heat, add vanilla (1 teaspoon) and Confectioners' Sugar (3 3/4 cups), and mix until smooth. Pour immediately over the hot cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 kcal, Carbohydrate 95 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 218 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 76 g, ServingSize 1 serving, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g

ORIGINAL COCA-COLA CAKE RECIPE



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This is the original Coca-Cola Cake that's a vintage cake recipe. It's a dense layer of chocolate cake topped with a chocolate buttercream frosting.

Provided by Kimberly Stroh

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 Stick Unsalted Butter
3 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
6 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3 3/4 Cup Confectioner's Sugar
1 Cup Coca-Cola (NOT Diet)
1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 Stick Unsalted Butter
3 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
2 Cups Sugar
2 Cups Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Buttermilk
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, mix Coca-Cola, butter, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil.
  • In another bowl, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Pour the boiling Cola mixture over the flour mixture and beat well.
  • Add the eggs (by tempering the eggs first), buttermilk, soda and vanilla to the mixture. Beat well.
  • Pour mixture into a greased and floured 9x13-inch baking dish and bake at 350º for 40-45 minutes - until center comes out clean with a toothpick. Let the cake cool completely.
  • For the frosting, Combine the butter, cocoa powder and milk in a saucepan. Heat until the butter melts. Beat in the remaining ingredients and spread onto the cake using a frosting knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616 calories, Carbohydrate 88 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 80 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 230 grams sodium, Sugar 70 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat

OLD FASHIONED COLA CAKE WITH COLA FROSTING



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I first came across this recipe back in the late 70's. It makes an extremely moist and flavorful cake. If you try this cake, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 c all-purpose flour, sifted first, then measured
2 c sugar
1 can(s) cola 12-ounce size. do not use sugar free!
1/2 c butter
1/4 c unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp baking soda (not powder)
1/2 c buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
OLD FASHIONED COLA FROSTING:
1 can(s) cola, 12-ounce size (do not use sugar free)
1/2 c butter
1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 c confectioners sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 X 13 inch baking dish. Set aside
  • 2. In a large bow, whisk together flour and sugar and set aside.
  • 3. In a heavy sauce pan, pour in the cola and add the butter, oil, and cocoa. bring to a boil, whisking constantly to avoid scorching.
  • 4. Once the liquid has come to a boil, remove from heat and add to the flour mixture and whisk to combine, set aside. Dissolve the baking soda into the buttermilk and add to flour mixture, whisk to combine.
  • 5. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk into the flour mixture. (Do not over mix). When thoroughly combined, pour batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until tests done. Remove from oven and using a meat fork or the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes into the hot cake and pour the frosting over it, spreading evenly. When cake cools, you can serve it with ice cream or whipped cream, if you like.
  • 6. OLD FASHIONED COLA FROSTING: About 15 minutes before the cake is done, pour cola into a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and continue to boil until cola is reduced to about 1/2 cup (about 12 to 15 minutes). Add butter, cocoa and vanilla and cook until butter melts. Remove from heat and add confectioners sugar and mix until smooth. You may need to add a bit more cola if it is too thick to pour. Pour over warm cake.

OLD-FASHIONED COLA CAKE



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This is from The Cake Mix Doctor by Anne Byrn which I sent to **Mandy** as part of the 2009 Cookbook Swap. This is a great recipe to carry to a potluck. Especially good with a big glass of milk!

Provided by DeniseBC

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h27m

Yield 1 cake, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package plain white cake mix
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup cola
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
frosting, ingredients
8 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup cola
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the oven and preheat to 350°F Lightly mist a 13"x9" baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Set pan aside.
  • Place the cake mix, cocoa powder, melted butter, cola, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more, scraping the sides down again if needed. The batter should look well blended. Fold in the marshmallows. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out with the rubber spatula. Place the pan into the oven.
  • Bake the cake until it springs back when lightly pressed with your finger and just starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, 40 to 42 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the frosting. Place the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. As the butter melts, stir in the cocoa powder and cola. Let the mixture come just to a boil, stirring constantly, and then remove it from the heat. Stir in the confectioners' sugar until the frosting is thickened and smooth. Fold in the pecans.
  • Pour the frosting over the top of the cake, spreading it out with a rubber spatula so that it reaches the edges of the cake. Cool the cake for 20 minutes before serving.
  • Store this cake, covered in aluminum foil, at room temperature for up to 1 week. Or freeze it, wrapped in foil, for up to 6 months. Thaw the cake overnight on the counter before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 256.4, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 42, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the cake batter come together smoothly and evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • You can use any type of cola you like in this recipe.
  • Feel free to decorate the cake with your favorite toppings, such as chopped nuts, sprinkles, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

This old-fashioned cola cake with cola frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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