Coca-Cola Cake With Fernet-Branca Recipe

Name: Coca-Cola Cake With Fernet-Branca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 cup (+2 tbsp) Coca-Cola (don't come to me with that diet zero nonsense, get the regular stuff); 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (make these slightly bigger than a tablespoon, but not heaping); 2 cups sugar; 2 cups AP flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Frosting; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 6 tablespoons half & half; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 tablespoons Fernet-Branca; 4 cups confectioner's sugar

Servings: persons

Cake
1 cup (+2 tbsp) Coca-Cola (don't come to me with that diet zero nonsense, get the regular stuff)
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons cocoa powder (make these slightly bigger than a tablespoon, but not heaping)
2 cups sugar
2 cups AP flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
6 tablespoons half & half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 tablespoons Fernet-Branca
4 cups confectioner's sugar

1
First, preheat your oven to 350.
2
Put the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a stand mixer and whisk them together.
3
Get a medium saucepan and put in the Coke, canola oil, cocoa powder, and butter.
4
Turn up your heat to medium and stir that all together until the butter's melted and mixed in. Bring it to a boil, then immediately take it off the burner and let it cool for a few seconds.
5
Pour the chocolatey goodness into the stand mixer with the flour mixture, then beat it on medium low for a minute.
6
Mix in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the buttermilk and vanilla. Once that's all mixed in, give it another minute on medium-low.
7
Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick, then pour the batter in and cram it into the oven for about 35 minutes. When it passes the toothpick test, you're in good shape.
8
RIGHT after the cake comes out, start making the frosting. I know this runs counter to all of the cake-making lore I've lovingly presented to you on this site, but for some reason that melty, slightly-grainy texture just works with this one.
9
Get out the saucepan again and stir together the butter, cocoa powder, and half & half over medium heat.
10
Once again, bring it up to a boil and take it off heat the second you see bubbles.
11
Whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and Fernet-Branca, then pour it all over the cake and smooth the top with a spatula.
12
Let it cool to room temperature, then cut yourself a melty slice and put the rest in the fridge.

2385

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

360

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 cup (+2 tbsp) Coca-Cola (don't come to me with that diet zero nonsense, get the regular stuff), 1/2 cup canola oil, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Coca-Cola Cake With Fernet-Branca 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coca-Cola Cake With Fernet-Branca

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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