Here’s a rich and moist Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake recipe that’s perfect for chocolate lovers. The Coca-Cola adds moisture and a subtle caramel undertone, while the double chocolate makes it extra indulgent.
🍫 Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 cup Coca-Cola (not diet)
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 cup unsalted butter
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 cups granulated sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Coca-Cola Frosting:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1/4 cup Coca-Cola
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar (to desired consistency)
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1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment.
2. Make the Cake Batter
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In a saucepan, combine Coca-Cola, butter, oil, and cocoa powder. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
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In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Pour the hot cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just to combine.
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Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
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Fold in the chocolate chips.
3. Bake
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Make the Frosting
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While the cake is baking, make the frosting. In a saucepan, bring butter, cocoa, and Coca-Cola to a boil.
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Remove from heat and gradually stir in powdered sugar until smooth.
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Mix in nuts if using.
5. Frost the Cake
Pour the warm frosting over the warm cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Spread evenly.
