Description
Ina Garten’s coca cola cake blends southern charm with rich chocolate indulgence. Carbonated soda adds moisture and depth to this classic dessert, creating a nostalgic treat that delights with each sweet, tangy bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g) butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) cola soft drink (e.g., Coca-Cola)
- ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
- 2 tbsps cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (113 g) butter
- 3 tbsps cocoa powder
- 6 tbsps cola soft drink (e.g., Coca-Cola)
- 16 oz (454 g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Fire up the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with butter and flour to ensure effortless cake release.
- Combine Dry Components: Sift granulated sugar and all-purpose flour together in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry foundation for the cake.
- Create Liquid Base: In a saucepan, meld unsalted butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and cola. Bring the mixture to a robust boil, then cascade the steaming liquid over the sifted dry ingredients, forming a rich, chocolatey blend.
- Integrate Wet Ingredients: Fold in buttermilk, baking soda, eggs, vanilla extract, and miniature marshmallows. Blend gently until a cohesive, slightly lumpy batter emerges with marshmallows distributed throughout.
- Bake and Transform: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Slide into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick emerges cleanly from the center, signaling perfect doneness.
- Craft Decadent Topping: Simultaneously develop the glossy icing by combining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a vigorous boil, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- Finish and Frost: Immediately after removing the cake, perforate the surface with a fork. Drench the warm cake with the piping hot icing, allowing it to penetrate the small holes, creating a moisture-rich masterpiece.
- Serve and Savor: Let the cake cool slightly, then slice into generous squares. Indulge while warm, experiencing the full intensity of flavors and supreme moistness.
Notes
- Marshmallow Magic: Floating marshmallows create unexpected pockets of gooey sweetness throughout the cake, adding texture and surprise.
- Boiling Point Precision: Carefully boil liquid ingredients to develop deep, rich flavors without burning, which intensifies the cake’s chocolate and cola essence.
- Fork Technique: Puncturing the cake’s surface with a fork allows the hot icing to penetrate deeply, ensuring maximum moisture and flavor absorption.
- Temperature Timing: Serve warm for the most intense taste experience and supremely moist texture, capturing the cake’s optimal sensory qualities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 64 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 74 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg