A rich, moist, and fudgy chocolate cake with a unique Coca-Cola twist—no mixer needed!
🍫 Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 cup Coca-Cola (do not use diet)
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½ cup vegetable oil
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1 stick (½ cup / 115g) unsalted butter
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3 Tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
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2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + ½ Tbsp vinegar)
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Frosting (Optional but Highly Recommended!):
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½ stick (¼ cup / 57g) butter
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3 Tbsp cocoa powder
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6 Tbsp Coca-Cola
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3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup (60g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
📝 Instructions
1. Make the Cake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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Mix wet ingredients: In a saucepan, combine Coca-Cola, oil, butter, and cocoa powder. Heat over medium until butter melts, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
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Add sugar & dry ingredients: Pour the warm mixture into a large bowl. Whisk in sugar, flour, and salt until smooth.
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Add remaining ingredients: Beat in eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla until fully combined (batter will be thin).
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Bake 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
2. Make the Frosting (Optional):
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While cake bakes, melt butter, cocoa, and Coca-Cola in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
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Stir in nuts (if using).
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Pour warm frosting over the hot cake right out of the oven. Spread evenly.
✨ Tips for Success
✅ Extra fudgy? Underbake slightly (~30 mins).
✅ No buttermilk? Mix ½ cup milk + ½ Tbsp lemon juice/vinegar, let sit 5 mins.
✅ Storage: Keeps moist for 3 days at room temp (covered).
Why This Cake is Magic
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Coca-Cola adds moisture, slight caramel notes, and a tender crumb.
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No mixer needed—just a saucepan and whisk!
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The frosting soaks in, making it ultra-decadent.
Perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or when you need a chocolate fix FAST!