Cherry Cola Chocolate Cake
A delightful twist on traditional chocolate cake that combines rich chocolate flavor with the fizzy sweetness of cherry cola, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups white sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cherry cola
- 1 cup melted butter
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup hot coffee or hot water Enhances the chocolate flavor
For the frosting
- 1 cup softened butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup cocoa powder
- 3-4 tablespoons cherry cola Adjust for desired consistency
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch salt
Optional garnish
- maraschino cherries or fresh cherries For decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease two 20–23 cm round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs and then add the cherry cola, melted butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix everything together well.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture and mix on low to medium speed until smooth. Then, add the hot coffee or hot water to the batter; it will be a bit runny.
Baking
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- To prepare the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Then, add cherry cola one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Add vanilla and a pinch of salt, mixing until smooth.
Assembly
- Once the cake layers are fully cooled, spread frosting on top of the first layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
- If you like, garnish with cherries.
- Chill your cake a bit before serving for a moist and tantalizing treat.
Notes
To keep your cake fresh, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3 days. If you want to keep it longer, you can refrigerate it and enjoy it within a week. Allow it to come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.