CopyCat Cracker Barrel Coke Cake Recipe

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If you are a fan of a rich chocolate cake you are going to love this CopyCat Cracker Barrel Coke Cake Recipe. YUP… Coca-Cola Cake. If you have been to Cracker Barrel lately they have added back in their famous Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake to commemorate their 40th Anniversary.

CopyCat Cracker Barrel Coke Cake

CopyCat Cracker Barrel Coke Cake Recipe

Since my hubby is a HUGE Coke fan (and are all my kiddos), I set out to make a CopyCat Cracker Barrel Coke Cake today. I will have to say this is some of the BEST chocolate cake I have had in a long time. If you have never enjoyed a piece of Cracker Barrel Coke Cake, make yours at home and save some $$’s.  You will be in Coca-Cola Cake heaven before you know it, ha ha.

CopyCat Cracker Barel Coke Cake Recipe
I enjoyed one piece of this yummy Coke Cake this afternoon after taking picks. I mentioned yesterday when I listed my Banana Split Pie Recipe  how worried I am about eating all these yummy desserts. I know I am putting on some weight. But wow, these desserts I have made up for my family are just so good. I can resist ha ha!

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Coke Cake Recipe

Cooking with sodas adds that punch of flavor. We enjoy Slow Cooker Coke Ribs and Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork quite often since I have shared them with you.

Cracker Barrel Coke Cake Recipe

The Ingredient list looks a bit overwhelming but trust me this cake is SUPER quick to throw together. I just made sure I gathered all of the ingredients needed ahead of time. I am not one for doing long drawn out recipes and this one did not seem the slightest bit time or effort consuming.

Coca-Cola Cake Recipe

INGREDIENTS
CAKE:
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
1 cup Coca-Cola
2 cup Sugar
2 cup Flour
2 Eggs
3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 cup Buttermilk (or 1/2 cup Milk and 1 tsp Lemon Juice)
2 tsp Vanilla
FROSTING:
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup Butter
1/4 cup Coca-Cola
1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/4 cup Chocolate Syrup
1 tsp Vanilla

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DIRECTIONS
Grease and flour a 13×9 cake pan.
Preheat oven to 350.
In a saucepan, bring 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup Coke, and oil to a boil.
Combine flour and sugar. Add to saucepan and beat.
Remove from heat.
Add remain cake ingredients. Mix well and pour into prepared pan.
Bake fro 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cream butter and 1/2 cup cocoa in a large bowl.
Add in 1/4 cup Coke, chocolate syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla.
Beat in powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, scraping down the sides frequently.
If frosting is too dry, add a little Coke to thin.
Frost the cake while it is still warm.
Serve with Vanilla Ice Cream.

CopyCat Cracker Barrel Coca-Cola Cake Recipe

This CopyCat Cracker Barrel Cake Recipe is going to be great for a Father’s Day Cook out that we plan to have with family. I am anxious to share this yummy dessert with all the dads that are attending.

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5 from 5 votes

CopyCat Cracker Barrel Coke Cake Recipe

Ingredients 

  • CAKE:
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Coca-Cola
  • 2 cup Sugar
  • 2 cup Flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk, or 1/2 cup Milk and 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tsp Vanilla
  • FROSTING:
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1/4 cup Coca-Cola
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Syrup
  • 1 tsp Vanilla

Instructions 

  • Grease and flour a 13x9 cake pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a saucepan, bring 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup Coke, and oil to a boil.
  • Combine flour and sugar. Add to saucepan and beat.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add remain cake ingredients. Mix well and pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake fro 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cream butter and 1/2 cup cocoa in a large bowl.
  • Add in 1/4 cup Coke, chocolate syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla.
  • Beat in powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, scraping down the sides frequently.
  • If frosting is too dry, add a little Coke to thin.
  • Frost the cake while it is still warm.
  • Serve with Vanilla Ice Cream.
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