Description
Cola Chocolate Cherry Cake is a rich, moist dessert that blends chocolate, cola soda, and cherry pie filling into a nostalgic and crowd-pleasing treat. Topped with a luscious chocolate glaze, it’s easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup cola soda (not diet)
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- For the Glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup cola soda
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add cola, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and combined.
- Gently fold in the cherry pie filling.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is cooling slightly, prepare the glaze: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with cola and cocoa powder.
- Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the warm glaze evenly over the cake. Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use cherry cola or Dr Pepper for added flavor depth.
- Top with whipped cream instead of glaze for a lighter finish.
- Add mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts for texture.
- This cake stays moist for days—great for making ahead.
- Serve at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
