Coca Cola Bundt Cake Recipe
Description:
This Coca Cola Bundt Cake is irresistibly moist, chocolaty, and infused with the unique flavor of cola. Made using a fizzy cola drink like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, or even Thumbs Up, the flavor and texture will remain consistent. The cake is decadently delicious, with a smooth and flavorful cola glaze. If you have some leftover cola in your fridge or pantry, this is the perfect way to transform it into a sweet, indulgent treat. Top with fresh cream, nuts like pecans or almonds, or even chocolate chips for extra flair!
Cuisine: Continental
Course: Dessert
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour (Maida)
- 2 cups Caster Sugar
- 1 cup Coca Cola
- 3 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Instant Coffee Powder (Espresso)
- 1/2 cup Oil
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2-1/2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Coca Cola Glaze:
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/3 cup Coca Cola
- 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
- 2 cups Caster Sugar
- A pinch of Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Espresso Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and allow it to heat for 12-15 minutes.
- Grease a Bundt pan with oil or butter and dust it lightly with flour. Set aside.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, and caster sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine Coca-Cola, cocoa powder, oil, butter, and espresso powder. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Pour the hot cola mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well to combine into a smooth batter.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Fold this mixture into the batter until well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and gently tap the pan to release any air bubbles.
- Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before glazing.
- For the Coca Cola Glaze, heat the butter, Coca-Cola, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt in a saucepan until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the saucepan and whisk vigorously until the glaze becomes smooth and shiny.
- Pour the glaze over the cooled cake. Garnish with fresh cream, nuts, or chocolate chips if desired.
- Serve your Coca Cola Bundt Cake as a delightful dessert or enjoy it during tea time.
Enjoy this decadent and cola-infused treat!
