Coca-Cola Cake Recipe (Cola Cake)
This Coca-Cola cake recipe uses cola in a cocoa-style batter to help keep the crumb moist as it bakes. It’s finished with a simple vanilla glaze made with powdered sugar. Below you’ll find the ingredients and clear how-to steps.
Ingredients
1. For the dry mix
2. For the wet mix
3. For the glaze/topping
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and prep the pan
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan; line the bottom with parchment if you like easier release.
Combine dry ingredients
Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl so everything is evenly distributed.
Mix the wet base
Stir melted margarine with buttermilk. Add the miniature marshmallows and mix briefly.
Add the eggs
Pour in the beaten eggs and stir just until the mixture looks uniform.
Make the batter
Add the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Mix on low or fold with a spatula until smooth; don’t overmix.
Bake
Transfer batter to the pan. Bake for about 60 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
Whisk the glaze
For the topping, stir melted margarine with powdered sugar and vanilla until thick but pourable. If needed, loosen with 1–2 tbsp hot water.
Glaze and rest
Spread the glaze over the cake while it’s still slightly warm. Let it sit 15–20 minutes, then slice and serve.