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
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup Coca-Cola
- 1 cup salted butter
- 6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 6 Tablespoons Coca-Cola
- 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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