Coca-Cola has been used as a baking ingredient since the early 1900s. Used in this classic recipe, it produces a moist and rich chocolate cake that is as easy to make as opening a can of Coke. Cover with whipped topping and sliced strawberries, or try the Coca-Cola chocolate frosting.
1/2 cup butter, sweetened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
powder, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
355 mL can of Coca-Cola Classic soft drink (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two round 9-inch cake
pans.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar and eggs until creamy.
3. Add rest of ingredients and beat for 2 minutes.
4. Pour batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or
until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
5. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, and then remove and cool completely on
wire racks.
To decorate:
Spread whipped topping with sliced strawberries in between the cake layers and top with remaining topping and berries - you will need one pint. Or, spread chocolate frosting between layers and on the sides and top of cake.
Coca-Cola Chocolate Frosting
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
powder, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons Coca-Cola
3 cups icing sugar
Beat butter, cocoa powder and vanilla extract until blended. Gradually add icing sugar alternately with Coca-Cola and continue to beat until smooth. (NC)