Chocolate Cola Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cola Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package devil's food cake mix; 1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix; 4 eggs; ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 ¾ cups cola drink, divided; ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine; 3 tablespoons cocoa; 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Servings: persons

1
BEAT first 4 ingredients at low speed with an electric mixer until blended.
2
Gradually add 11/4 cups cola.
3
Increase speed to medium, and beat 2 minutes.
4
Pour into a greased and floured 13- x 9-inch pan.
5
BAKE at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
6
Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes.
7
COOK butter, remaining 1/2 cup cola soft drink, and cocoa in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts.
8
(Do not boil.)
9
Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.
10
Stir in pecans.
11
SPREAD warm frosting over top of warm cake; cool completely on wire rack.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package devil's food cake mix, 1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix, 4 eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cola Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Cola Cake

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