Orange-Cola Chocolate Cake Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 piece)
  • Calories:
  • 556
  • Fat:
  • 23 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 9 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 20 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 424 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 85 g
  • Fiber:
  • 2 g
  • Protein:
  • 3 g


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Orange-Cola Chocolate Cake

Simple & Delicious

“Most people are shocked to learn this moist and luscious cake starts with a mix,” comments Lincoln, Nebraska’s Stephanie Vogel. “Substituting cola for water, adding a hint of orange flavor and serving each slice with dipped strawberries turns a simple mix into a spectacular dessert people love!”

SERVINGS: 12

CATEGORY: Dessert

METHOD: Microwave

TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Ingredients:

  • 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) devil's food cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/3 cups cola
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon orange extract
  • CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES:
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon shortening
  • 12 fresh strawberries
  • FROSTING:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons instant chocolate drink mix
  • 1/4 cup cola
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, cola, oil and extract. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
    In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Wash strawberries and pat dry. Dip each strawberry into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
    In a small mixing bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Garnish each serving with a chocolate-covered strawberry. Yield: 12 servings. Editor's Note: Diet cola is not recommended for this recipe.


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