This Southern Coca Cola Cake is a classic dessert made simple by using a boxed cake mix and finishing with a rich, homemade chocolate frosting. Perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth, this cake is a must-try whether you’re a Coke lover or just in search of a delicious chocolate treat. It’s sure to become a family favorite!
Classic Coca Cola Cake Recipe
This Southern Coca Cola Cake is a classic dessert made simple by using a boxed cake mix and finishing with a rich, homemade chocolate frosting. Perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth, this cake is a must-try whether you're a Coke lover or just in search of a delicious chocolate treat. It's sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix
- 4 ounce instant chocolate pudding (small box)
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup oil
- 1 cup Coca-Cola
For the frosting:
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter
- 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 4 Tablespoons heavy cream (you may need one or two more Tablespoons depending on how thin or thick you like your frosting) *see notes below
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
For the cake:
1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, stir together 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix, 4 ounce instant chocolate pudding, 3 large eggs, 1/3 cup oil and 1 cup Coca-Cola for about 2 minutes on medium speed.
3. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake according to package directions (usually 35-40 minutes). Note: The cake may have a slight dip in the center. This is normal. When it is done, a toothpick will come out clean.
For the frosting:
1. In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, start melting 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter.
2. Add in 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa and 4 Tablespoons heavy cream and stir.
3. Then whisk in 2 cups powdered sugar. Stir briskly with a whisk to get all the lumps out.
4. Take mixture off heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
5. Pour frosting over cake and evenly spread it out over cake.
6. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts on top, if using. I think this cake is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- If you are using milk instead of heavy cream, you will probably only need about 3-4 Tablespoons of it because milk is thinner than heavy cream. Just use your judgement on it. Start with less and add a little at a time to get the right consistency. Or, you can always add a bit more powdered sugar to the frosting to make it thicker if you like.
- Other chocolate cake mix flavors can be used.
