Ingredients
Cake Ingredients:
▢ 1 cup Coca-Cola (not diet)
▢ 1/2 cup cooking oil
▢ 1 stick unsalted butter
▢ 3 Tbsp cocoa
▢ 2 cups white sugar
▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour
▢ 1/2 tsp salt
▢ 2 eggs
▢ 1/2 cup buttermilk
▢ 1 tsp baking soda
▢ 1 tsp vanilla
Frosting Ingredients:
▢ 1 stick butter
▢ 2 1/3 Tbsp cocoa (sift before using)
▢ 6 Tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
▢ 1 tsp vanilla
▢ 3 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
Instructions
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Prepare the Wet Mixture: In a medium saucepan, mix Coca-Cola, oil, butter, and cocoa. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then remove from heat. This forms your rich, chocolatey base.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt.
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Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the hot Coca-Cola mixture over the dry ingredients. Using a small electric hand mixer, beat until well combined.
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Add Remaining Ingredients: Beat in eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla until the batter is smooth and creamy.
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Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased and floured 13×9-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 25–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool Slightly: Let the cake rest on a wire rack while you prepare the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes