After a much needed break, I’ve returned with a Southern favorite: Coca Cola Bundt Cake.
Okay, I know what your thinking…
Coca Cola Bundt Cake is not really a thing, but I’m making it a thing for this month’s #Bundtbakers. The theme, as you may have guessed, is retro desserts. When pondering old-school desserts the first thing that came to mind, after Baked Alaska and Cherries Jubilee, was Coca Cola sheet cake.
Coca Cola sheet cake is a pretty popular dessert in the South. You may find it at a church social or Auntie Em’s house after Sunday’s dinner. I can see it now…cooling on Auntie Em’s kitchen counter, waiting to be devoured.
A recipe for this wondrous cake was first published in the Charleston Gazette back in 1952, but it was probably around way before then. I was intrigued by this recipe as I’ve never baked with soda before and Coke is my absolute favorite soda of all time (suck it, Pepsi!).
How would I describe this bundt? Very moist with a light cocoa flavor, which is well complimented by the coca cola glaze. You won’t need all of the glaze, but I’d suggest giving the bundt a double or triple coat (don’t be shy, now).
Thank goodness for Felice of All That’s Left Are The Crumbs. If it weren’t for her, I’m sure I never would have ventured into the land of retro desserts. Thanks for hosting, Felice, and for keeping bundt creativity alive!
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And don’t forget to take a peek at what other talented bakers have baked this month ~
- Boston Cream Mini Bundts by Andrea at Adventures in All Things Food
- Boston Cream Pie Bundt Cake by Mary at Los Chatos Chefs
- Classic Tomato Soup Cake by Wendy at A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Coca Cola Bundt Cake by Mondo at I Bake He Shoots
- Hummingbird Bundt Cake by Teri at The Freshman Cook
- Inside-Out Ho Hos Lava Bundt Cake by Colleen at Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
- Key Lime Bundt Cake by Sarah at The Chef Next Door
- Lemon Meringue Pie Bundt by Felice at All That’s Left are the Crumbs
- New York Style Crumb Cake by Tammy at Living the Gourmet
- Nutella Chocolate MIlkshake Bundt Cake by Bea and Mara at I Love Bundt Cakes
- Orange Creamsicle Cake by Sue at Palatable Pastime
- Pantera Rosa Bundt Cake by Rocío at kidsandchic
- Root Beer Float Bundt Cake by Rebekah at Making Miracles
- Sock It To Me Cake by Stacy at Food Lust People Love
- Strawberry Milkshake Swirl Bundt Cake by Laura at Baking in Pyjamas
- Tomato Soup Bundt Cake by Tux at Brooklyn Homemaker
- Tunnel of Fudge Cake by Kelly at Passion Kneaded
Recipe for Coca Cola Bundt Cake
Recipe for Coca Cola Bundt Cake adapted from We Follow Pics.
Recipe for Coca Cola Glaze adapted from Crazy for Crust
- 1 cup Coca Cola (real thing, not diet)
- ½ cup oil
- 1 stick butter
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Coca Cola Glaze
- ½ cup butter
- ⅓ cup coca cola
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup roasted pecans, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray bundt pan with baking spray or butter it and coat with flour.
- Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a mixer bowl.
- In a small pan, place Coca Cola, oil, butter, cocoa powder and espresso powder (if using) and bring to a boil. Pour the cola mixture into the flour mixture and mix well.
- In a measuring cup, combine buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Stir into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes on the middle rack.
- When a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, the bundt is ready.
- Let bundt cool in pan for at least 30 minutes (it's a bit on the fragile side).
- Glaze and garnish with chopped pecans.
Wow !!! Most beautiful pictures, I want to eat the bundt.
I’ll have to try the coke in a cake,
Thanks, Rocio! When you try it, let me know how it goes.
Thanks for spending time on the computer (wrtiing) so others don’t have to.
Totally agree on Coke vs Pepsi. It is NOT the same. What a gorgeous cake and a lovely adaption of sheet cake to Bundt. I think Auntie Em must be so proud!
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Thanks, Stacy. I know, right! “Coke is it!” she screamed from the rooftops. The cola sheet cakes look so good. I’m looking forward to that experience, as well.
What a beauty!! I love coca cola cakes…great choice for this month’s BB! 😀
Thanks, Tammy! This is my first one, but I’m in the know now. there shall be more.
Oh my gosh this looks absolutely delicious and sounds amazing- but I have to admit the whole time I was just staring at that gorgeous silver cake server! I have a mean case of prop envy right now!!! Hahahaha!
hahaha, I feel you Tux. we really lucked out with that one. went to an estate sale up in the valley and found some really great pieces for a steal. I can’t seem to style my bundts without it. thanks for the love!
Oh that looks so yummy, I could easily reach through my screen and grab a slice.
thanks, Laura! I need to get on that cola sheet cake. that’s my next thing.
We´ve tried Cola Bundts and it´s amazing how it tastes. Have you tried with Cherry Coke? We have one in our blog. We also love the chocolate glaze!!!
Thanks, Bea and Mara! I’ve never tried baking with Cherry Coke. I look forward to checking out your cola bundts.
I like Coke, but I don´t know if i would like it in a cake. Otherwise, great pictures, and good job!
thanks, Mary! you’ll never know until you try; it could be your new thing.
Totally with you on the choice of Coke – I’d rather drink water than Pepsi. I’ve seen soda recipes before but I have not tried making one, and now I can;t wait to try making this one. And add me to the list of coveting your cake server as it is gorgeous.
Thanks, Felice! I know, right! Pepsi is too frickin’ sweet or something. I’m going to make more soda recipes; next up, a sheet cake.
Love this cake~It’s beautiful! I haven’t seen this cake in such a long time, thanks for making this and reminding me!
Thanks, Teri! I’m glad I could be of help.
I have heard of CocaCola cakes but have never tried one. Thanks for sharing.
hey Wendy! yeah , this is my first time trying one, as well. I think next time I’ll try it the traditional way, as a sheet cake.
I seriously can’t tell there was any Bundt-stickage underneath all that glaze. You did a great job at reassembly and the cake sounds absolutely delightful! I might have to go buy some Coke and give it a try!
Thanks, Wendy! I tried my best to hide my broken bundt. I was good and buttered the pan, coated it with flour, and another layer of cocoa powder yet I still had the Bundt-stickage. I really do believe I should’ve let the bundt cool longer. I won’t make that mistake again.
How much coca cola do I use in the glaze?
Sorry, BJ. Use 1/3 cup coca cola in the glaze. The recipe has been adjusted. Happy Baking!
Thank you soOo much for the quick reply! <3
Definitely making this for my boyfriends birthday can’t go wrong he loves chocolate and he drinks way to much coke for his own good! Lol
I am so determined to make a Bundt cake, but I just can’t seem to get there. I followed the directions and the flavor was great.
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Looks and sounds delicious! I’m going to try it this weekend. How do you handle this one with buttermilk since you are lactose intolerant? Making it to share with a friend and he is also.
How much vanilla for glaze?
My guess was 1 tsp. Vanilla
Making for friends birthday on St. Patty’s Day
Thanks for the recipe
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How much vanilla for glaze?
My guess was 1 tsp. Vanilla
Making for friends birthday on St. Patty’s Day
Thanks for the recipe
linnea.mobil1@att.net
Thanks for sharing this Lovely recipe
Excellent information and thanks keep updating.
Looks good! But seems like a lot of sugar. I know powdered sugar is icing sugar, but how much is a stick of butter? I only know cups and grams.
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