Coca Cola Cake
By Lena Abraham
Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

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Yields:
12
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
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Ingredients
For the cake
- nonstick cooking spray
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1 can Coke
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the glaze
- 1 can Coke
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9”-x-13” pan with cooking spray.
- Step 2In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 3In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, Coke, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, whisking continuously. Remove from heat and whisk in eggs and buttermilk. Pour into flour mixture and mix until combined.
- Step 4Transfer to prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Step 5While baking, make the glaze: In a medium saucepan, bring Coke to a boil. Allow it to reduce by half, about 15 minutes. Add butter, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt and stir to combine. Pour over powdered sugar and whisk until combined.
- Step 6Pour frosting over cake while still warm. Wait about 10 minutes for icing to set. Slice and serve.
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