If you love ordering a slice of Cracker Barrel Coca Cola cake, then this Coca Cola Bundt Cake will be your new favorite homemade cake recipe. Made with buttermilk and an ultra delicious chocolate frosting, this chocolate coca cola cake will quickly become a top request with your friends and family.
Love a great Bundt cake recipe? Check out our Lemon Bundt Cake, which has amazing fresh lemon flavor.
If you love a super moist, delicious chocolate cake recipe, then this Coca cola cake will quickly be a favorite. Made with the classic Coca cola soft drink, along with a few other ingredients, this cake is made ultra moist and delicious.
This coca cola cake has been baked in a Bundt or tube pan, making it great for a special occasion. Moist, chocolaty, and delicious – this is a true southern treat that will make you re-think any other recipe you have for chocolate cake!
What do I need to make a chocolate Coca Cola cake?
Here’s a quick-reference check list of the ingredients you’ll need to make this cake recipe:
- Devils Food Cake mix – you can also use any other chocolate cake mix
- Coca Cola soda – this lends to the classic flavor and sweetness of the cake.
- Buttermilk – buttermilk is ideal for making the cake super moist.
- Unsalted butter – for this recipe, the butter will be melted when added to the batter.
- 3 large eggs – ideal for adding fat, keeping the cake moist, Eggs also act as a binding which helps the cake slices hold their shape.
- Mini marshmallows – the secret ingredient to this cake! Fantastic for adding a sweet and slightly fluffy texture to the batter.
Ingredients needed to make the Chocolate Coca Cola Frosting:
- Coca cola – will lend to the sweetness and flavor of the frosting
- Butter
- Almond extract – a fantastic flavor enhancer in many frosting recipes. If you don’t prefer almond extract, you can substitute with vanilla extract.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips – idea for achieving the rich chocolate flavor
- Powdered sugar – necessary for creating a smooth, rich frosting texture.
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to the recipe card. Thanks!
How do I make chocolate coca cola cake?
Begin by mixing together the cake mix, cola, buttermilk, melted butter and eggs. Use either a hand or stand mixer to achieve a smooth, lump-free batter. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl when mixing the batter.
What’s the best way to grease a Bundt pan?
The best and most effective way to prepare a Bundt cake pan, is to manually grease and flour. For this pan I used soft butter, coating it well on all internal sides of the pan. Make sure you liberally grease the center tube as well.
Once the pan is greased, sprinkle the buttered surfaces with cocoa powder. Because we are baking a chocolate cake, use cocoa powder instead of flour. The cocoa powder will prevent the cake from sticking to the sides of the pan and will be helpful in the cake releasing from the pan after it has baked.
Pro-Tip: Non-stick baking spray is NOT enough. It doesn’t coat the sides and the cake will NOT release from the sides after baking. The greasing and flouring technique is THE MOST effective in getting your cake to come out of the pan.
Can I bake this cake in a 9 x 13″ pan?
Yes, this Bundt cake recipe can be baked in a 9 x 13″ rectangular pan. You will need to adjust the bake time down to 28-32 minutes.
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Chocolate Coca Cola Cake with Buttermilk
Equipment
- Bundt Cake Pan Idea for making a delicious Bundt or pound cake recipe!
- Mixing Bowls These stainless steel mixing bowls are an essential cooking tool for every kitchen.
- Cuisinart Hand Mixer Ideal for mixing cakes, muffins, brownies and many other desserts!
Ingredients
To Prep the Bundt Cake Pan:
- 2 Tablespoons butter soft
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
For Cake Batter:
- 1 (13.25 oz. box) Devils Food Cake mix
- 1 cup Coca Cola soft drink
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 3 eggs large
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Chocolate Coca Cola Frosting:
- 1/2 cup Coca cola soft drink
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With a Bundt pan, generously grease all internal sides. Instead of flour, use unsweetened cocoa and sprinkle on all internal sides of the pan until its completely coated. Invert the pan, and using your hands, hit the sides of the pan to release any excess cocoa. Shake pan upside down (ideally over garbage can) to release any cocoa powder that is not sticking to the side of the pan. Set prepared pan aside.
- Using a hand or stand mixer, mix together the cake mix, cola, buttermilk, melted butter and eggs. Mix until smooth and all ingredients are incorporated. Lastly, fold in the marshmallows. Evenly pour batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cake cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Run a knife around the center of the pan to loosen the cake. Invert on to a cake plate. Let cake cool completely.
For Frosting:
- In a small saucepan, add the butter, cola and almond extract. Bring to a simmer until the butter has melted, stirring frequently. Once butter has melted, remove from the heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring until all have melted and combined. In a mixing bowl, add the chocolate liquid, and on low speed gradually add one cup of powdered sugar at a time, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix until frosting is smooth and slightly thickened. Pour over the cooled cake.
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This pound cake looks soooo good! Just irresistible!
This looks delicious! I would love for you to share at Happiness Is Homemade on Sunday! Have a terrific weekend!
Looks soooo yummy! 🙂 Pinning
Oh my mercy! That cake looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing on Show-Licious!
~ Ashley
oh wow it looks delicious!
I’ve made this in a 13×9 pan many times. I’ve added a small handful of mini marshmallows to frosting while cooking it down just until they’re melted and then added about a half a cup of finely chopped pecans to frosting before pouring it on cake. Tastes just as good with Pepsi.
That sounds fantastic, Mimi! And it’s good to know that you can use Pepsi, too. Enjoy! Erin