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Decadent Chocolate Cola Cake

Decadent Chocolate Cola Cake

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Indulge in the irresistible allure of this decadent Chocolate Cola Cake! Rich cocoa, cola-infused layers, topped with a luscious sauce.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

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Chocolate Cola Cake

  • 2 cups (250g) of flour
  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) of caster sugar – or superfine Baker’s sugar
  • 3 heaping teaspoons of cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) (250g) of butter
  • 1 cup (250ml) of cola drink
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) of milk
  • 2 egg(s)
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

For the topping

  • 7 tablespoons (100g) of butter
  • 2 tablespoons of cola drink
  • 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 1/2 cups (200g) of powdered sugar

Caramel sauce

  • 1 chocolate caramel bar
  • 1 tablespoon of heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat
    Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C – grease a 9 inch round cake pan.
  2. Whisk
    In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, and bicarbonate of soda.
  3. Melt
    In a saucepan, gently melt the butter and cola drink.
  4. Mix
    Add to the dry ingredients along with the milk, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix the ingredients gently but thoroughly.
  5. Bake
    Pour the batter into the greased cake pan. Bake for around 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  6. Cool
    Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 15 minutes while you prepare the topping.
  7. Make topping
    In a pan, combine the butter, cola drink, and cocoa, and melt them together slowly. Bring the mixture to a boil, then pour it over the icing sugar. Beat until smooth, then pour the icing over the cake while it’s still warm. Allow the cake to cool in the tin.
  8. Make the sauce
    For the sauce, gently melt the chocolate bar in a pan with a splash of cream. If needed, add a little warm water to achieve a pouring consistency. Drizzle over the cake or serve on the side for dipping.

Notes

The original recipe called for 2 cups of caster sugar which is far too sweet for me (especially along with the cola) so I reduced the amount. If you prefer it sweeter, use the original 2 cups amount.

  • Author: Queen of Tarts - Admin
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 40

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