Ina Garten Coca Cola Cake

A quick and delicious recipe from Ina Garten is this Coca-Cola Cake, made with butter, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cola soft drink, and buttermilk. It takes about 55 minutes to prepare and bake. You can serve your Coca-Cola Cake with peach ice cream, chocolate sauce, and maraschino cherries.

To prepare this Coca-Cola Cake, Ina Garten starts by preheating the oven to 350°F and preps a 9-by-13-inch pan. She mixes flour and sugar, then adds a boiled mixture of butter, cocoa, and cola. Next, she incorporates buttermilk, baking soda, eggs, vanilla, and marshmallows. The batter goes into the pan and bakes for 30-35 minutes. While the cake is hot, she makes a quick icing with similar ingredients, pokes holes in the cake, and pours the icing over.

Ina Garten Coca-Cola Cake Ingredients

Cola Cake:

• 1 cup butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for flouring the pan
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 cup cola soft drink (e.g., Coca-Cola)
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

Chocolate Cola Icing:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons cola soft drink (e.g., Coca-Cola)
• 16-ounce package of confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make Ina Garten Coca-Cola Cake

1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour and granulated sugar.
3. Prepare Cola Mixture: In a small pan, bring the butter, cocoa powder, and cola to a boil. Pour this hot mixture over the sifted flour and sugar.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add buttermilk, baking soda, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and marshmallows to the bowl. Mix well. The batter will be thin, and the marshmallows will float.
5. Bake and Ice: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. For the icing, combine all icing ingredients in a pan and bring to a boil. Poke holes in the hot cake and pour the icing over it. Cut into squares and serve warm.

What To Serve With Coca-Cola Cake

Coca-Cola Cake is rich and chocolatey, you can serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, and maraschino cherries. These additions complement the cake’s flavors and add a touch of indulgence.

How To Store Coca-Cola Cake

To store Coca-Cola Cake, place it in an airtight container to keep it moist and fresh. Store the container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you’ve added icing, it’s best to store the cake in the refrigerator to keep the icing from melting.

Can I Freeze Coca-Cola Cake

Yes, you can freeze Coca-Cola Cake. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Place it in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Try More Ina Garten Recipes:

• Ina Garten Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Ina Garten Carrot Ginger Soup
• Ina Garten Peach Cobbler