Tired on that single can of cola hanging out in the back of the fridge? Try these recipe ideas to use it up!
11 Recipes That Start With a Can of Cola
Updated on Feb. 15, 2024
CokeCola Cake
We live in Coca-Cola country, where everyone loves a chocolaty, moist sheet cake made with the iconic soft drink. Our rich version does the tradition proud. —Heidi Jobe, Carrollton, Georgia
1/11
2/11
Best Hamburger
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Grill these easy hamburgers and add your favorite toppings. Not into grilling? Make the patties on the stovetop, in the oven or even in the air fryer. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger: 265 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
3/11
Coca-Cola Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We live in Coca-Cola country, where everyone loves a chocolaty, moist sheet cake made with the iconic soft drink. Our rich version does the tradition proud. —Heidi Jobe, Carrollton, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 491 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 78g carbohydrate (63g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
4/11
Cola Hot Wings
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These delectable wings are so easy to make, and they offer year-round versatility, from summer cookouts to autumn tailgates. My husband likes them so much he'll stand out in the snow to grill them! —Lisa Linville, Randolph, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken wing (calculated without salad dressing): 57 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
5/11
Slow-Cooked Pork Barbecue
Total Time
5 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You need only five ingredients to fix this sweet and tender pork for sandwiches. Feel free to adjust the sauce ingredients to suit your family's tastes. —Connie Johnson, Springfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 410 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 886mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.
6/11
Cola BBQ Chicken
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My dad has been making a basic version of this family favorite for years. I've recently made it my own by spicing it up a bit with hoisin sauce and red pepper flakes. Sometimes I let the chicken and sauce simmer in my slow cooker. —Brigette Schroeder, Yorkville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken thigh with 2 tablespoons sauce: 213 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein.
7/11
Cherry Cola Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cherry cola and marshmallows make a zippy chocolate dessert that is scrumptious topped with vanilla ice cream. — Cheri Mason, Harmony, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 591 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 369mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (60g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
8/11
Cola Burgers
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend who's an excellent cook shared this hamburger recipe with me, and it has since become a family favorite. The unusual combination of cola and French salad dressing added to the ground beef gives it fabulous flavor. The mixture is also used as a basting sauce on the moist burgers.
-Melva Baumer, Millmont, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger: 461 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 714mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.
9/11
Tender Barbecued Chicken
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After a long day at work, a slow-cooked meal is a great help. One of my family's favorites is this moist slow-simmered chicken. For an appealing look, choose a darker brown barbecue sauce. —Jacqueline Blanton, Gaffney, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked chicken: 478 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 965mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein.
10/11
Coke Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8-10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I get a great response every time I serve this cake, and it seems like I'm forever sharing the recipe! Folks are always curious about the ingredients, and when I tell them the cake has cola in it, they are really surprised. The unusual combination of ingredients makes it moist and delicious. —Anna Baker, Blaine, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 772 calories, 36g fat (18g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 109g carbohydrate (83g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
11/11
Meat ‘n’ Potato Kabobs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
They're summery, but these kabobs really stick to your ribs. A microwave makes quick work of cooking the potatoes, so grilling is done in a flash. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
2 kabobs: 279 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 321mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
