OLD FASHIONED COLA CAKE WITH COLA FROSTING
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
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.
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Mduduzi Sambo
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for cola cake. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Naggita Viola
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, birthday parties, and even just for a snack.
Chibueze Naomi
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Lil Mode
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cola, but I really enjoyed this cake. The frosting is what really makes it.
Eunice Thaane
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect cake to serve with a cup of coffee or tea.
Madelyn Baldwin
[email protected]I made this cake exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfect. I didn't have to make any adjustments.
colin wilson
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses cola. It gives the cake a unique flavor that I really enjoy.
Onalethuso Mothanke
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow. Even a beginner baker can make this cake.
Edward Seruwagi
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Andrew Rambo
[email protected]This is the best cola cake recipe I've ever tried! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.