This Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake is a beloved Southern classic—and once you taste it, you’ll know why! The Cola makes it ultra-moist, while a warm, fudgy chocolate glaze poured over the top seals the deal. It’s chocolatey, tender, and so addictive it disappears in minutes. Perfect for potlucks, or anytime chocolate cravings strike! 💖
📝 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup Coca-Cola (not diet!)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Warm Chocolate Glaze:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup Coca-Cola
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ In a saucepan, combine Coca-Cola, butter, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
3️⃣ In a large bowl, mix sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt. Pour in the hot Cola mixture and stir until combined.
4️⃣ Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
5️⃣ Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
6️⃣ While cake is baking, prepare the glaze: In a saucepan, combine butter, Coca-Cola, and cocoa. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
7️⃣ As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, poke small holes all over the top and pour the warm glaze evenly over the cake.
8️⃣ Let the cake sit for at least 30 minutes to soak in the glaze. Serve warm or at room temperature. 💦🍫
💡 Tips for Fudgy Perfection
- Don’t skip the poking step—it lets the glaze seep down for max moistness.
- Add chopped pecans or mini chocolate chips to the glaze for extra texture.
- Pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cold glass of milk!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Moist, rich, and full of chocolate flavor
✔️ The warm glaze melts into the cake for next-level fudginess
✔️ Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
✔️ Southern-approved and sure to impress every time 💃
Let me know if you’d like a mini version for cupcakes or a gluten-free twist!
Leave a Reply