You have to try this Double Fudge Coca Cola Cake, a copycat Cracker Barrel recipe that’s a fan favorite for its rich, fudgy, chocolate flavor. With a delicious chocolate frosting that’s a breeze to prepare, this delightful cake combines chocolate and Coca Cola for a sweet and indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Cake
2cupsall-purpose flour
2cupsgranulated sugar
1teaspoonbaking soda
1cupCoca-Cola
1cupsalted butter
6Tablespoonsunsweetened cocoa powder
2large eggsroom temperature
1/2cupbuttermilk
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Frosting
1/2cupsalted butter
6TablespoonsCoca-Cola
3Tablespoonsunsweetened cocoa powder
1teaspoonvanilla extract
4cupsconfectioners sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking soda. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat bring the Coca-Cola, butter, and cocoa powder to a boil while whisking. Once it comes to a bubble, remove it from the heat immediately and pour it into the flour mixture. Stir to combine. Mix in the eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk.
Pour into the pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost entirely clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and immediately make the frosting.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the butter, Coca-Cola, cocoa powder, and vanilla to a boil. As soon as it comes to a boil, remove from the heat, and whisk in the confectioners' sugar until it is smooth and well combined.
Immediately pour the frosting over the cake.
Let the frosting set for about 10 minutes or so then slice and serve.
Notes
Try adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the frosting for some crunch.
Serve cake warm, room temperature, or chilled.
Do NOT use diet soda.
Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.