Nigella Coca Cola Cake

Nigella Coca Cola Cake

Coca-Cola Cake by Nigella is a decadent combination of cocoa, cola, and butter, topped with pecans and velvet frosting and it’s done in just 1 hour and 10 minutes!

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🤎 Why You’ll Love This Coca-Cola Cake Recipe:

  • Moist Texture: Buttermilk and marshmallows.
  • Easy Prep: Simple steps, common ingredients.
  • Irresistible Frosting: Cola, cocoa, pecans.
  • Crowd Pleaser: Unique, satisfying dessert.

❓ What Is Nigella’s Coca-Cola Cake Recipe?

Nigella’s Coca-Cola Cake is a luscious treat blending cola and cocoa into a moist, tender crumb, then topped with delightful cola frosting and pecans, it’s a crowd-pleasing indulgence.

Nigella Coca Cola Cake
Nigella Coca Cola Cake

🧈 Nigella Coca-Cola Cake Ingredients

Cola Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cola Frosting:

  • ½ cup butter
  • 6 tablespoons cola-flavored carbonated beverage
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

🎂 How To Make Nigella Coca-Cola Cake

  1. Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or 175 degrees Celsius. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with grease.

Make cola cake:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar. Bring the cocoa, cola soft drink, and butter to a boil in a saucepan set over medium heat. Add the flour mixture and stir until combined.
  2. Mix in the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, vanilla, and marshmallows until thoroughly blended. Fill the prepared dish with batter.
  3. Bake for around 40 minutes in a preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Pour cola frosting over the hot cake.

Make cola frosting:

  1. Bring the cocoa, cola soft drink, and butter to a boil in a saucepan. Toss the confectioners’ sugar into a large bowl and stir to combine. Fold in the chopped nuts.

💭 Recipe Tips

  • Quality Ingredients: Opt for premium cocoa and cola.
  • Thorough Mixing: Ensure even batter consistency.
  • Accurate Baking: Avoid over-baking for moistness.
Nigella Coca Cola Cake
Nigella Coca Cola Cake

🍨 What Pairs Nicely With Coca-Cola Cake?

Excellent additions for Coca-Cola Cake include vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, caramel sauce, milk, coffee, or fruit compote.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Coca-Cola Cake?

  • In The Fridge: You can keep leftover Coca-Cola cake in the fridge for up to 4 days if you place it in a sealed container or wrap it tightly in plastic.
  • In The Freezer: Leftover Coca-Cola cake can be frozen for up to 3 months if wrapped tightly in plastic and kept in a freezer-safe bag. Let it thaw in the fridge before serving.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Coca-Cola Cake?

  • Oven: Bring the oven up to 325°F then arrange Coca-Cola Cake slices on a baking sheet and heat for about 10 minutes or until warmed.
  • Microwave: Assemble Coca-Cola Cake slices on a microwave-safe plate and heat at medium setting for 20 to 30 seconds or until warm.

FAQs

What would cause Coca-Cola cake to fall apart?

Inadequately mixed batter can cause Coca-Cola cake to fall apart ensure thorough mixing for a cohesive texture during preparation.

Why is the top of my Coca-Cola cake jiggly?

A jiggly top indicates the Coca-Cola cake is still wet and hasn’t set in the center continue baking until firm.

How do you fix Coca-Cola cake that is too dry?

Brush the Coca-Cola cake with a simple syrup, flavored with cola or vanilla, to add moisture and enhance its texture.

Why did my Coca-Cola cake crumbly?

Your Coca-Cola cake can become crumbly if not allowed to cool adequately patience ensures a firmer, less crumbly texture.

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Nigella Coca-Cola Cake Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

  • Calories 312.7
  • Total Fat 15.4g
  • Saturated Fat 7.7g
  • Cholesterol 48. mg
  • Sodium 64.5mg
  • Potassium 53.3mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 42.7g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.8g
  • Sugars 32.4g
  • Protein 2.8g

Nigella Coca Cola Cake

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 20 minutesCook time: 50 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time:1 hour 10 minutesServings:18 servingsCalories:312.7 kcal Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

Coca-Cola Cake by Nigella is a decadent combination of cocoa, cola, and butter, topped with pecans and velvet frosting and it’s done in just 1 hour and 10 minutes!

Ingredients

    Cola Cake:

  • Cola Frosting:

Instructions

  1. Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or 175 degrees Celsius. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with grease.
  2. Make cola cake:

  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar. Bring the cocoa, cola soft drink, and butter to a boil in a saucepan set over medium heat. Add the flour mixture and stir until combined.
  4. Mix in the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, vanilla, and marshmallows until thoroughly blended. Fill the prepared dish with batter.
  5. Bake for around 40 minutes in a preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Pour cola frosting over the hot cake.
  6. Make cola frosting:

  7. Bring the cocoa, cola soft drink, and butter to a boil in a saucepan. Toss the confectioners’ sugar into a large bowl and stir to combine. Fold in the chopped nuts.

Notes

  • Quality Ingredients: Opt for premium cocoa and cola.
    Thorough Mixing: Ensure even batter consistency.
    Accurate Baking: Avoid over-baking for moistness.
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