Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake

Introduction

Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake is a legendary Southern dessert known for its incredibly moist texture, deep chocolate flavor, and rich, glossy chocolate frosting poured on while the cake is still warm. The Coca Cola might sound unusual, but it’s the secret ingredient that makes this cake unbelievably soft, tender, and full of flavor without tasting like soda.

This cake has been passed down through generations and is often served at potlucks, family gatherings, church dinners, and holidays. The carbonation in the Coca Cola helps create a lighter crumb, while the sweetness enhances the cocoa, giving the cake a bold, chocolate-forward taste. Adding chocolate both in the batter and the frosting turns this into a true double chocolate experience.

One of the best things about this cake is how easy it is to make. It’s typically baked as a sheet cake, mixed in one bowl, and topped with a warm pour-over frosting that sets into a fudgy layer. No layers, no fancy decorating—just pure chocolate comfort in every bite.

Ingredients
For the Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

.½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 cup unsalted butter

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup Coca Cola (not diet)

½ cup buttermilk

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Frosting

½ cup unsalted butter

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

6 tablespoons Coca Cola

3 ½ cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation