Red Rock Cola Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich flavors of chocolate and
Red Rock Premium Cola with this rich and delicious cake. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Cake:
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup Red Rock Premium Cola
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3/4 cup buttermilk
Chocolate Cola Frosting:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/4 cup Red Rock Premium Cola
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Make the Cake Batter
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the Red Rock Premium Cola, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well combined.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
3. Bake the Cake
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Prepare the Chocolate Cola Frosting
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
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Gradually add the Red Rock Premium Cola and cocoa powder, beating until well combined.
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Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Beat in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until smooth and fluffy.
5. Frost and Assemble Cake
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
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Spread a layer of frosting evenly over the top.
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Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.