{"id":18783,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-07T00:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cokecola-cake\/"},"modified":"2024-06-20T07:54:32","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T12:54:32","slug":"cokecola-cake","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cokecola-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Coca-Cola Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Who knew that <em>soda<\/em> was the secret ingredient for the perfect chocolate cake? Yes, a few cans of cola actually do more for a coca-cola cake than add a bit of fun to the name, and we have Southerners to thank for the innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Soda\u2019s carbonation helps lift the cake for a better rise and cakier texture, while the slightly acidic, molasses-y flavor mellows a chocolate cake\u2019s sweetness for a tangier, more unique taste. A can of cooked-down cola is even used to create a fudgy chocolate glaze topping. So, crack open a few cans of cola and get baking.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Coca-Cola Cake<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour:<\/strong> With its mix of hard and soft wheat, all-purpose flour provides a nice cake crumb that isn&#8217;t too soft or crumbly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar:<\/strong> The cake is sweetened with granulated sugar. We don\u2019t recommend swapping in brown sugar since the cola adds a good amount of molasses flavor already.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking soda:<\/strong> Our recipe for a coca-cola cake uses baking soda as its leavening agent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ground cinnamon:<\/strong> A touch of sweet cinnamon adds a warm and cozy element that pairs perfectly with the molasses-y cola.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cola: <\/strong>You\u2019ll need two 12-ounce cans of cola in total. One is for the cake, and one is for the glaze. Use any leftover cans for these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/recipes-can-of-cola\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/recipes-can-of-cola\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">recipes that start with a can of cola<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> Unlike other cake recipes, this recipe doesn&#8217;t need the butter brought to room temperature beforehand since we\u2019ll be melting the butter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking cocoa:<\/strong> As a professionally trained baker, I always buy the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-cocoa-powder\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-cocoa-powder\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">best cocoa powder<\/a> at the store for my chocolate desserts to make them extra rich with a deeper chocolate flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggs:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/bake-with-room-temperature-eggs\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/bake-with-room-temperature-eggs\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Baking with room-temperature eggs<\/a> emulsifies the batter for a lighter, fluffier cake. To bring eggs to room temperature, take them out of the fridge 30 minutes before starting the recipe or place whole eggs in a bowl filled with warm water for 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buttermilk:<\/strong> No buttermilk on hand? Save a trip to the store with one of these five <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/buttermilk-substitute\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/buttermilk-substitute\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">buttermilk substitutes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla:<\/strong> You\u2019ll need just a single teaspoon vanilla extract for this coca-cola cake recipe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confectioners\u2019 sugar:<\/strong> Sift 4 cups confectioners\u2019 sugar for a lump-free glaze.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Whisk together the dry ingredients<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Grease a 13&#215;9-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon until well combined.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Heat the cola<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2003039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CokeCola-Cake_TOHcom24_178173_DR_05_24_03b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"overhead shot of cocoa mix in a saucepan with spatula\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a small saucepan, whisk together the cola, cubed butter and baking cocoa. Bring the mixture just to a boil, stirring occasionally.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Create the batter<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2003040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CokeCola-Cake_TOHcom24_178173_DR_05_24_04b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"overhead shot of flour added in the mix in a saucepan\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Combine the cola mixture with the flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Be careful not to stir the batter too much so you don\u2019t overdevelop the gluten and create a tough cake. You\u2019ll be stirring a bit more in the next step too.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Add the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2003041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CokeCola-Cake_TOHcom24_178173_DR_05_24_05b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"overhead shot of eggs adding in the cocoa batter in a saucepan\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla until blended. Add the buttermilk mixture to the batter, whisking constantly.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Bake the cake<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2003042\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CokeCola-Cake_TOHcom24_178173_DR_05_24_06b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"overhead shot of prepared mixture transferred to the baking dish\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Transfer the cake batter to the prepared pan. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 6: Make the glaze<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2003032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CokeCola-Cake_TOHcom24_178173_DR_05_24_01b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"high angle shot of flour mix added in the cola and cocoa batter in a saucepan\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>About 15 minutes before the cake is done, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, bring the cola to a boil, and cook until the liquid is reduced to 1\/2 cup, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the butter and baking cocoa until the butter is melted. Remove the saucepan from the heat.<\/p>\n<p>Add in the confectioners&#8217; sugar, and stir until the glaze is lump-free and smooth.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 7: Pour the glaze over the warm cake<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2003034\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CokeCola-Cake_TOHcom24_178173_DR_05_24_02b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"close shot of cocoa mix added on the cake over the prepared baking dish\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Once the cake is out of the oven, pour the glaze over the hot cake. Once the glaze has set, feel free to dig in while the cake is slightly warm or once it has come to room temperature.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2003044 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CokeCola-Cake_TOHcom24_178173_DR_05_24_08b-e1718862120174.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"wide shot of cokecola cake in a baking dish cutted into pieces\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make it the old-fashioned way:<\/strong> Stick to the traditional southern coca-cola cake roots by folding mini marshmallows into your cake batter and topping the glaze with chopped pecans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try it with flavored cola:<\/strong> Try making this coca-cola cake recipe with root beer, cherry cola, vanilla cola or Dr. Pepper instead. You can use white soda, but white sodas work best with white, vanilla, orange, and lemon cakes and desserts. For example, these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-doughnut-drops\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-doughnut-drops\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">pumpkin doughnut drops<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/7up-pound-cake\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/7up-pound-cake\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">7UP pound cake<\/a> recipes have lemon-lime soda.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake it in a different pan:<\/strong> No need to stick to a 13&#215;9-inch pan here. A quick consultation with our handy-dandy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/baking-pan-conversions\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/baking-pan-conversions\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">baking pan conversions<\/a> chart shows that we can bake this recipe for a coca-cola cake in a 12-inch skillet, two 9-inch round cake pans or two 8-inch square pans. Use what you got!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Coca-Cola Cake<\/h2>\n<p>Once the coca-cola cake has cooled to room temperature, wrap it in storage wrap while the cake is still in its pan. Or, cut the cake into slices and store the pieces in airtight containers. The cake can be kept on the counter at room temperature for up to three days or in the fridge for five days.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze coca-cola cake?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes! Tightly wrap the room-temperature cake in its pan with a layer of storage wrap and a layer of aluminum foil. It can be frozen for up to two months and thawed at room temperature.<\/p>\n<h2>Coca-Cola Cake Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2003045 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CokeCola-Cake_TOHcom24_178173_DR_05_24_09b-e1718862216415.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"close shot of cokecola cake\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What does adding soda do to cake?<\/h3>\n<p>The carbonation in soda gives the cake extra lift and lightness when baked. Adding soda also results in a cake that\u2019s lower in fat, without the addition of eggs and oil called for in most cake mixes. And cakes aren&#8217;t the only dish that can benefit from a little soda\u2014some meat recipes, like these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cola-burgers\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cola-burgers\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">cola burgers<\/a>, also incorporate it.<\/p>\n<h3>What does coca-cola cake taste like?<\/h3>\n<p>Coca-cola cake doesn\u2019t taste like soda. The cola imparts such a subtle flavor that you\u2019ll be hard-pressed to identify it. Instead, the cake tastes similar to traditional chocolate cake but with a less sweet and less fudgy texture. The acid in the soda balances out the cake&#8217;s sweetness, lending a unique flavor and cakier crumb.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you bake with diet soda?<\/h3>\n<p>You can substitute diet cola for full-sugar soda with good results in cakes. However, for the best flavor, look for a soda without artificial sweeteners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our coca-cola cake recipe uses not one but two cans of everyone&#8217;s favorite soda. Move over, mayonnaise! 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Move over, mayonnaise! Cola is our new favorite ingredient for an irresistible chocolate cake with an amazing chocolaty glaze.","recipeIngredient":["2 cups all-purpose flour","2 cups sugar","1 teaspoon baking soda","1\/2 teaspoon salt","1\/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon","1 can (12 ounces) cola","1 cup butter, cubed","1\/4 cup baking cocoa","2 large eggs, room temperature","1\/2 cup buttermilk","1 teaspoon vanilla extract","GLAZE:","1 can (12 ounces) cola","1\/2 cup butter, cubed","1\/4 cup baking cocoa","4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Whisk together the dry ingredients","text":"Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon until well combined."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Heat the cola","text":"In a small saucepan, whisk together the cola, cubed butter and baking cocoa. Bring the mixture just to a boil, stirring occasionally.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CokeCola-Cake_TOHcom24_178173_DR_05_24_03b.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Create the batter","text":"Combine the cola mixture with the flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Editor\u2019s Tip: Be careful not to stir the batter too much so you don\u2019t overdevelop the gluten and create a tough cake. You\u2019ll be stirring a bit more in the next step too.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CokeCola-Cake_TOHcom24_178173_DR_05_24_04b.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Add the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla","text":"In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla until blended. Add the buttermilk mixture to the batter, whisking constantly.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CokeCola-Cake_TOHcom24_178173_DR_05_24_05b.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Bake the cake","text":"Transfer the cake batter to the prepared pan. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CokeCola-Cake_TOHcom24_178173_DR_05_24_06b.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the glaze","text":"About 15 minutes before the cake is done, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, bring the cola to a boil, and cook until the liquid is reduced to 1\/2 cup, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the butter and baking cocoa until the butter is melted. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add in the confectioners' sugar, and stir until the glaze is lump-free and smooth.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CokeCola-Cake_TOHcom24_178173_DR_05_24_01b.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Pour the glaze over the warm cake","text":"Once the cake is out of the oven, pour the glaze over the hot cake. Once the glaze has set, feel free to dig in while the cake is slightly warm or once it has come to room temperature.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CokeCola-Cake_TOHcom24_178173_DR_05_24_02b.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"15 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Val Goodrich"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 491 calories","fatContent":"20g fat (12g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"74mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"346mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"78g carbohydrate (63g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"4g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.3037972,"reviewCount":79,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"What Happened When We Put Coke in a Cake?","description":"When life hands you cola make cake","thumbnailUrl":["http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/v2\/media\/6BgRQMFc\/poster.jpg?width=720"],"uploadDate":"","duration":"P0DT0H0M1S","contentUrl":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/6BgRQMFc-Uot7Fvi8.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-03-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lauren7396"},"reviewBody":"<p>turned out perfect! i didn\u2019t use cinnamon but still turned out great. excellent recipe, everyone loved the cake!! super moist & delicious, very easy to follow as someone who doesn\u2019t bake<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cynthia7126"},"reviewBody":"<p>Bake time was way off or either I did something wrong. Tried to take it out at 30 min, and the center jiggled as though still liquid. Added another 10 min to the timer. Will keep an eye on it and see how it comes out.<\/p><p><\/p><p>Update. Just took it out after 45 min. Waiting on the coke to reduce for the glaze. Looks and smells yummy. Making it for my daughter\u2019s birthday. Hopefully she\u2019ll love it.\ud83d\ude0d<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-03-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Theresa419"},"reviewBody":"My son loves chocolate cake, so I knew he'd love this one when I saw it. I made the cake according to instructions and it turned out great. Amazing rich chocolate flavor. The cake is moist from the buttermilk and the coke adds richness to the cake and the glaze. Powdered sugar in the glaze can be cut back and the cake is still sweet. We ate it warm with vanilla ice cream. Yummy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MaryAnne254"},"reviewBody":"Wow! Just wow! This cake is absolutely *heavenly*! I believe this is my new all-time favorite cake! I can't say enough good things about it. So moist, and it was still a little warm when we ate it, which made it extra-yummy. I will most definitely be going back to this recipe *frequently*. I made it exactly according to the directions. I did use Mexican Coke (made with cane sugar, rather than high-fructose corn syrup).","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CarolynWright534"},"reviewBody":"<p>This was excellent! I will start making the icing as soon as I put the cake in the oven next time. It took longer than 15 minutes for the liquid to boil down to 1\/2 cup. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-06-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Nadia778"},"reviewBody":"This was so good. Make sure you watch the saucepan whenever using it. The coke for the cake mix started bubbling up (and almost over) really quickly and i was using a 4qt sauce pan. The coke for the frosting got really smoky but never got close to boiling over. The first time I tried boiling the coke for the frosting I burnt it (i checked on it at 10 min, only had about 1\/4 cup and was just burnt sugar at this point). The 2nd time i checked on it at the 5 min mark and every minute after, took about 7.5 min for it to measure 1\/2 cup (both times I never reduced heat from high). Since i wanted a frosting closer to a normal buttercream texture I added 1\/4 cup of cornstarch (spooned and leveled) to powdered sugar before I sifted it and added frosting after cake cooled. If you also want a thicker frosting I recommend adding a 1 TBS cornstarch at a time until close to desired consistency (remember it gets thicker as it cools). Family loved it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-06-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Nichole973"},"reviewBody":"Great and easy to make with my kids who have been begging to bake something! The only thing I think I\u2019ll do next time is leave out the cinnamon because the cinnamon smell is throwing me off. So yummy though!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-03-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Maddi329"},"reviewBody":"<p>I just used a Betty crocker chocolate devils food cake mix and replaced the water it called for with the coca cola instead, followed box directions and made the glaze exactly according this recipe.. it came out uh-mazing!!! I know, call me lazy\/cheap\/whatever you want but regular box mix works in a pinch just fine! There's a bakery\/store here in victoria, tx where we live that makes this cake and I've bought idk how many of them and by the slice too before finally trying it out for myself. If I sold this for 6 bucks a slice like they do.. I'd be rich by Christmas!!! Thanks for the recipe and hope this quick-fix tip reaches some of you well! <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ingrid6937"},"reviewBody":"<p>I made a cola cake years ago for my daughter's youth group and used cherry cola. I had been thinking about that cake when I saw the recipe from Taste Recipes. I again made it with cherry cola and sprinkled the top with sweet cherry halves before frosting. My Sister-in-law said the cake was \"to die for!\" <\/p><p><\/p><p>I agree with another reviewer that it took longer than 15 minutes to reduce the cola.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Taryn318"},"reviewBody":"<p>The cake was a hit with my entire family. It was super moist and the icing was delicious. Definitely would make again. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ginger466"},"reviewBody":"<p>The taste of the cake was delicious!  The glaze didn't quite work for me.  The recipe states to 'pour immediately over hot cake'.  This melts the glaze and leaves no frosting on the cake as pictured in the recipe. That certainly does not take away from the taste though!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"slfish68"},"reviewBody":"<p>Super moist cake & delicious glaze!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Aparna670"},"reviewBody":"<p>Very good Recipe<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kychef76"},"reviewBody":"For all the problems the angry people had ... listen closely! The Coca Cola has to be boiled down to a syrup and exactly 1\/2 cup( not rocket science just takes a little patience) this recipe if followed as directed is an amazing cake and it is supposed to be a little moist and if you don\u2019t follow the directions or try to hurry and make this quick it\u2019s NOT going to turn out correctly! Not the recipe or the person who submitted the recipes fault.. it yours so stop blaming people for your mistakes and impatience... jeez you act like it\u2019s a horrible thing that your recipe didn\u2019t turn out the way YOU expected... ok let it go! Lol - I\u2019ve been making this recipe for years and it\u2019s an amazing recipe and an amazing cake! If you don\u2019t like cinnamon leave it out .. but as in any recipe when baking measure all of the ingredients and follow the recipe... and it turns out great!   All the others quit your whining and go buy something from your local store and smile.... lighten up !! It\u2019s only a cake??","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBus"},"reviewBody":"This is the absolutely best cake ever and the only cake we make since finding it.  Bake time varies by oven, so use toothpick to determine when it\u2019s done.  SO good warm or cold!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KarenKeefe"},"reviewBody":"No wonder this is a recommended recipe!  Overboard with flavor!  My bridge group loved this!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-02-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"buffetfan"},"reviewBody":"Delicious and moist, probably one of the best coke cakes I've made. However, the glaze looks nothing like the recipe photo above. It's very thin. It also ran down the sides of the cake and puddled under the cake in the pan. I hesitate to add more confectioners' sugar so maybe next time I'll use less cola in the glaze. My family really enjoyed the cake and I will definitely make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AlishaWilson"},"reviewBody":"I\u2019ve made this twice and have perfected the recipe and now it looks exactly like the photo above. The first time the icing was too runny. The second time I used 8 oz of Coke for the cake and 8 oz for the icing.  And I sifted the powdered sugar. If you decrease the amount of Coke and make sure you sift the powdered sugar you will have a gorgeous, delicious Coke Cake!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lin1234"},"reviewBody":"I think the woman who submitted this recipe, Heidi, was an angel sent to spread this recipe! I am almost 40 & have tried so many new recipes, I can't even count.  Anything sweet is especially my thing. I love cookies, cakes, pies, etc...I made this cake right after it came out in the magazine. I could have cried I loved this cake so much. It was - hands down - the best cake I had ever had. My husband isn't even a real big chocolate fan & he thought it was amazing. I can't believe it has anything short of all 5 stars, although I do understand people have different tastes. I do have to address some of the comments that caused this have some lower reviews, because it bothers me so much.First, about the icing... It is called a \"glaze\" in the recipe. I'm not sure if people are not aware of what a glaze is, but they kept saying how runny it was, but the funny thing is, it is actually thick for a glaze (perfect in every way).  If you think of bundt cake glazes, they are much thinner & runnier. The point is it hardens up & becomes one of the best things about the cake. One of my favorite desserts is fudge. Yes, this turns out to be almost like a fudge layer on top. It is so different than anything I've ever had & makes the cake amazing. The second day is almost even better because it is crunchy on top, yet also starts to melt into the very top of the cake a little....Second, my cake was the perfect blend of moist & cake-like. It was not like a brownie to me & it was not runny. I followed the directions exactly, so I'm not sure what happened for the other reviewers.Lastly, the cinnamon...I will say that I actually do not like cinnamon very much. I don't eat cinnamon rolls, buns, bagels & when most recipes call for it, I go easy with it. This didn't seem to call for much & the first time I make a recipe I like to follow it as exact as possible. I think the amount of cinnamon was PERFECT & again, make this cake so special. There is just this hint of something different when you take a bite, you know it's not a normal chocolate cake. My husband couldn't even place what it was at first. When I told him, he was like, \"Yes! That's it! It makes it amazing.\"Simply... thanks, Heidi. I love this cake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-09-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MaryDowell"},"reviewBody":"I've made this twice and the hardest part is waiting for it to cool off enough to dig in and then...not eating too much!The cake batter will seem thin, but it bakes up beautifuly.  Same with the glaze.  As long as you remember to boil the soda to reduce it to 1\/2cup, it works great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"What Happened When We Put Coke in a Cake?","description":"When life hands you cola make cake","url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/6BgRQMFc-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","duration":"1m27s","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/dam-cdn.tmb.orangelogic.com\/AssetLink\/d35ter0dtvoeqn78vd7kk7g70h6i8ld8.jpg","advertising":"","jw_id":"6BgRQMFc","jw_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/6BgRQMFc-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/v2\/media\/6BgRQMFc\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"2018-06-12T00:00:00"},"rms_legacy_id":"178173","romance_copy_dek":"Our coca-cola cake recipe uses not one but two cans of everyone's favorite soda. Move over, mayonnaise! 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And cakes aren't the only dish that can benefit from a little soda\u2014some meat recipes, like these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dad-s-cola-burgers\/\">cola burgers<\/a>, also call for it.<h3>What does Coca-Cola cake taste like?<\/h3>The cola imparts such a subtle flavor that you\u2019ll be hard-pressed to identify it. The acid in the soda balances out the cake's sweetness. Colas pair well with chocolate cake mixes\u2014you can also use root beer, cherry cola or Dr. Pepper. White sodas work best with white, vanilla, orange and lemon cakes and desserts. For example, these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-doughnut-drops\/\">Pumpkin Doughnut Drops<\/a> have lemon-lime soda. <h3>Can you bake with diet soda?<\/h3>You can substitute diet cola for full-sugar soda with good results in cakes. 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