Coca Cola Cake

Okay, raise your hand if you love Pinterest. I know! I love it, too. I may even be a little bit addicted to it. I love to browse the site for “a few minutes” almost every night. Several hours later, I’ve pinned an abundance of great decorating, clothing and, of course, recipe ideas. This is one of those recipes I pinned that I just knew I would have to try.

The Coca Cola cake is a deliciously rich and chocolate-y treat. It’s is one of those amazing recipes created in the south where opulent and decadent desserts reign supreme. lt’s a sweet-dreamer’s delight. It’s super moist and covered in a smooth cocoa-rich frosting that you add when the cake is still hot. What could be easier for the busy summer schedule?

When you take your first bite, you’ll be in chocolate heaven. It fills your mouth with saturated chocolate deliciousness; your every chocolate fantasy will be fulfilled. I don’t know about you, but I’ve made scratch cakes before with varying results: Dry, drier, and driest being the usual varieties! Not this cake. It’s amazingly luscious and rich. It’s a good dish to bring to summer parties, too, because its richness and chocolate-y-ness make a little slice go a long way. One cake can feeds an army of hungry picnicers! I can’t wait for you to try it.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x1 3 pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/ 2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon

1 cup butter
1/ 4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1 cup Coca Cola
1/ 2 cup buttermilk

2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

1/ 2 cup butter
1/ 4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1/ 2 cup Coca Cola

Mix together flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. Set aside.

In a sauce pan, over medium high heat, stir butter, cocoa, Coca Cola, and buttermilk until it boils. Take off heat and add to the dry ingredients and whisk until combined.

Then add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Pour into baking pan and bake for 30 minutes. Don’t over bake it . You want it soft and light.

When cake is nearly done, make the glaze. Mix together 1/2 cup butter, unsweetened dark cocoa, and 1/2 cup Coca Cola in a sauce pan. Bring it to a boil, remove from heat, and  stir in 4 cups of confectioners’ sugar until smooth.

When the cake is done (do the toothpick test; it should come out clean) and still warm, pour the glaze right over the top.

If you love chocolate, you will love this cake. If you love cake, you will love this cake. If you don’t think you like desserts, this cake will prove that you do. It’s that good.