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Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake

Published: Jan 25, 2022 Last Updated: Jun 26, 2020 by Marye 1168 words. | About 6 minutes to read this article.

You'll love this old fashioned coca cola cake recipe! It's a moist sheet cake with a crackly chocolate glaze that comes out extra fudgy. If you love the Cracker Barrel cake you've got to try this homemade version!
Total time 45 minutes
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No need to head to one of the Cracker Barrel restaurants for your favorite chocolate dessert! This copycat recipe is even better!

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  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥄 Equipment
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • The combination of Coca-Cola and buttermilk in the batter makes it incredibly moist.
  • Gooey and rich double chocolate cake makes this the best!
  • Simple to make; no special baking skills required.

I love the Cracker Barrel Double Chocolate Fudge Coca Cola cake. In fact, the first time I tried it I had to admit that I liked it better than my old faithful recipe - the one I had made for decades.

Plus it's made in a sheet cake pan so it's SO much easier than a layer cake!

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. The measurements and full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Labeled ingredients for this recipe.

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  • Coca Cola
  • Vegetable oil
  • Butter
  • Cocoa powder
  • Sugar
  • All purpose flour
  • Baking soda
  • Large eggs
  • Buttermilk
  • Vanilla
  • Chocolate chips

🔪 Instructions

Step by step images for making this cake.
  1. Blend the flour and sugar together until combined.
  2. In a saucepan mix, cola, butter, oil, and cocoa powder, and whisk until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs and yolk, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla.
  4. Pour batter into a prepared pan and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 minutes.

🥄 Equipment

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You'll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk

🥫 Storage

Coca-Cola cake should be stored tightly covered at room temperature for up to five days.

You can freeze it for up to 3 months.

Overhead view of chocolate cake with a serving removed.

📖 Variations

  • If you want a kick of spice add a pinch cayenne pepper. Trust me.
  • Change up the flavor by using cream cheese frosting or a vanilla glaze instead of chocolate.
  • You may prefer my chocolate frosting recipe instead of the glaze.
  • Garnish with whipped cream or shaved chocolate for some extra flare.
  • Top with salted peanuts or crushed peanut brittle for a sweet and salty kick.
  • Try making this with Vanilla Coke for a subtle difference.

💭 Tips

Expert Tip: If you don't have buttermilk, add half a tablespoon of white vinegar to regular milk and let sit for 5 minutes.

  • Don't over mix your cake batter. Mix until it is just combined.
  • Spread the spread chocolate Coca-Cola icing over the warm cake - don't let it cool too much.
  • When melting the butter, be sure to whisk often so that the mixture doesn't clump or scorch.
  • Do not use Diet Coke to make this recipe, it will not turn out as well.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Can I freeze this cake?

Freezing this cake is not recommended. The texture of the cake will change after freezing and thawing.

Do I have to use Coca-Cola?

Yes, it is important you use original Coca-Cola for this recipe.

What kind of pan do I use for baking?

I used a 9x13 glass baking dish. I suggest glass to prevent your edges from browning too much.

A serving of cake on a white plate.

📚 Related recipes

  • Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is an old-fashioned cake recipe that your entire family will love.
  • Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes are the perfect blend of spice and chocolate and makes for a crave-able dessert.
  • Holy Cow Cake recipe is filled with sweet candy flavor, and rich chocolate poke cake recipe.
  • Pig Pickin' Cake Recipe
  • Crock Pot Caramel Apple Dump Cake
  • Strawberry Sheet Cake
  • Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake

🍽️ Serve with...

  • Stuffed Bell Peppers are with filled delicious flavor that will be become a family-favorite recipe.
  • These Cloverleaf Rolls are flaky, sweet, buttery, and go with just about any meal.
  • Keto Creamed Spinach is creamy, flavorful, and makes for a delicious side dish.
  • Easy Summer Fruit Salad is filled with ripe and sweet fruit and then topped with a tangy citrus dressing.
  • And don't forget to top your Coca Cola chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Closeup side view of cake showing the gooey glaze.

📞 The last word

This decadent cake is unbelievably easy to make and, as far as I'm concerned it's one of the best cakes ever to have been invented in the history of southern cooking.

So there's that.

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Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake

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You'll love this old fashioned coca cola cake recipe! It's a moist sheet cake with a crackly chocolate glaze that comes out extra fudgy. If you love the Cracker Barrel cake you've got to try this homemade version!
Course Dessert - Cake
Cuisine American - Southern,American Copycat
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings:12
Calories:700
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • Stand mixer
  • 13x9-inch pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Coca Cola not diet
  • ½ cup vegtable oil
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Glaze

  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup Coca Cola
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray a 9x13 dish with nonstick spray or grease with butter.
  • Blend the flour and sugar together in a large bowl of an electric mixer. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat whisk together Coca Cola, butter, oil, and cocoa powder until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
  • Pour over the flour mixture and beat on low for about 1 minute, or until well blended.
  • Add the egg and yolks, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla.
  • Beat on low for about 1 minute or until blended.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Spoon into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (This will be about 200° with an instant read thermometer).
  • Remove from oven and spoon the glaze over the cake while it is still warm.
  • Let cool completely before cutting.

Glaze

  • About 10 minutes before the cake is ready to come out of the oven melt the butter in a heavy saucepan and add the Coca Cola, cocoa powder, and vanilla.
  • Whisk smooth.
  • Remove from heat and add the powdered sugar.
  • Whisk until smooth.

Notes

Expert Tip: If you don't have buttermilk, add half a tablespoon of white vinegar to regular milk and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Don't over mix your cake batter. Mix until it is just combined.
  • Spread the spread chocolate coca-cola icing over the warm cake - don't let it cool too much.
  • When melting the butter, be sure to whisk often so that the mixture doesn't clump or scorch.
  • Do not use Diet Coke to make this recipe, it will not turn out as well.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 700kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 85g | Vitamin A: 586IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg

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    First published August 28, 2014. Last updated January 25, 2022 for better readability and better images. The cake recipe was updated to be a 13x9 inch cake rather than a layer cake and the frosting was changed.

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    Comments

    1. Sherri Jo

      August 30, 2014 at 5:13 am

      coke and peanuts!!! I love this idea Marye... shared! I might just have to make this one. And then give it away because I would eat the whole thing!

      Reply
    2. Renée J. (RJ Flamingo)

      August 29, 2014 at 5:12 pm

      Oh. My. Word. You just took me back to the 70's. You know, except for the car part. I am loving this cake. I may have to have a baking week, next week. Psssst! I've got a small bottle of "Mexican" Coca Cola in the fridge that I've been saving. I think I have to go drink it now. 😉

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