Best Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup Coca-Cola (regular, not diet)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Frosting

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup Coca-Cola
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add melted butter, Coca-Cola, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. While the cake bakes, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in cocoa powder and Coca-Cola. Bring just to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.
6. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
7. Pour frosting over the warm cake and spread evenly. Allow to set before slicing.

Serving Tips

• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
• This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.

Storage

• Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Refrigerate for up to 5 days.