Nigella Coca Cola Cake

Nigella Coca Cola Cake

This indulgent Nigella Coca-Cola Cake is a rich, moist treat with a velvety chocolate finish. Combining classic pantry ingredients with the unexpected sweetness of Coca-Cola, it’s a fun and simple dessert to make. The decadent icing adds a glossy, irresistible layer, making this cake a standout for any celebration or casual craving!

🤎 Why You’ll Love This Coca-Cola Cake Recipe:

  • Unique Flavor Combination: The Coca-Cola adds a distinct, delicious twist.
  • Moist and Tender: The cake’s texture is incredibly soft and moist.
  • Simple to Make: Easy steps make this cake beginner-friendly.
  • Rich Icing: The icing is luscious and enhances the cake’s flavor.

❓ What Is Nigella Coca-Cola Cake Recipe?

Nigella Coca-Cola Cake combines flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda, salt egg, buttermilk, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, cocoa powder, and Coca-Cola, baked to perfection, and topped with Coca-Cola chocolate icing.

Nigella Coca Cola Cake
Nigella Coca Cola Cake

🥚 Nigella Coca-Cola Cake Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 200 g (7 oz) (1 3/4 cups) plain flour
  • 250 g (1/2 lb) (1 1/4 cups) golden caster sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 125 g (4 oz) (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 175 ml (3/4 cup) Coca-Cola

For the icing:

  • 225 g (7 oz) ( 2 14 cups) icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) butter
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) Coca-Cola
  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL) cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

🎂 How To Make Nigella Coca-Cola Cake

For the cake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and place a baking sheet inside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
  3. In a measuring jug, beat together the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
  4. In a heavy-based saucepan, melt the butter with the cocoa and Coca-Cola over gentle heat.
  5. Pour the melted mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well with a wooden spoon.
  6. Add the liquid ingredients from the jug and beat until well blended.
  7. Pour the batter into a prepared cake tin.
  8. Bake on the preheated baking sheet for 40 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake stand for 15 minutes in the tin before unmoulding. Turn it out onto a wire rack with a sheet of newspaper underneath to catch any drips.

For the icing:

  1. Sieve the icing sugar and set aside.
  2. In a heavy-based saucepan, melt the butter with the Coca-Cola and cocoa over low heat.
  3. Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually spoon in the sieved icing sugar, beating until you get a good, spreadable but still runny icing.
  5. Pour the icing over the warm cake, spread gently, and leave to cool before transferring it to your serving plate.

💭 Recipe Tips

  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensures even mixing and a better texture.
  • Sieve the Icing Sugar: Prevents lumps for a smoother icing.
  • Avoid Overmixing: Mix until just combined to keep the cake tender.
  • Ice While Warm: Pour icing over the cake while it’s still warm for better absorption.
Nigella Coca Cola Cake
Nigella Coca Cola Cake

🍧 What To Serve With Coca-Cola Cake?

Serve Coca-Cola Cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, a cup of hot chocolate, or a plate of fruit salad.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Coca-Cola Cake?

  • In The Fridge: Keep leftover Coca-Cola cake in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • In The Freezer: Wrap leftover Coca-Cola cake in plastic wrap and freezer for up to 2 months.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Coca-Cola Cake?

  • In The Oven: Assemble leftover Coca-Cola cake slices on a baking sheet and heat them at 150°C (300°F) for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • In The Microwave: Heat leftover Coca-Cola cake slices on a microwave-safe plate on HIGH for 45 seconds.

FAQs

Why is my Coca-Cola cake wet in the middle?

Your Coca-Cola cake might be wet in the middle due to excess liquid or fat, leading to a weak structure and sinking.

What is the reason for Coca-Cola cake not rising?

The Coca-Cola cake may not rise due to over-mixing the batter, which can deflate the air bubbles necessary for rising.

Why did my Coca-Cola cake come out dry?

Your Coca-Cola cake might be dry if there’s too much flour and not enough butter, causing an imbalance in moisture.

How do you know when the Coca-Cola cake is done?

The Coca-Cola cake is done when a tester inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.

Nigella Coca-Cola Cake Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

  • Calories 312.7
  • Total Fat 15.4g
  • Saturated Fat 7.7g
  • Cholesterol 48.8mg
  • Sodium 64.5mg
  • Potassium 53.3mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 42.7g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.8g
  • Sugars 32.4g
  • Protein 2.8g

Nigella Coca Cola Cake

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 40 minutesRest time: 15 minutesTotal time:1 hour 10 minutesServings:8-10 servingsCalories:312.7 kcal Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

Nigella’s Coca-Cola Cake is made with flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda, salt egg, buttermilk, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, cocoa powder, and Coca-Cola, and topped with Coca-Cola chocolate icing creating a chocolate dessert that takes 1 hour and 10 minutes to be ready!

Ingredients

    For the cake:

  • For the icing:

Instructions

    For the cake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and place a baking sheet inside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
  3. In a measuring jug, beat together the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
  4. In a heavy-based saucepan, melt the butter with the cocoa and Coca-Cola over gentle heat.
  5. Pour the melted mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well with a wooden spoon.
  6. Add the liquid ingredients from the jug and beat until well blended.
  7. Pour the batter into a prepared cake tin.
  8. Bake on the preheated baking sheet for 40 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake stand for 15 minutes in the tin before unmoulding. Turn it out onto a wire rack with a sheet of newspaper underneath to catch any drips.
  10. For the icing:

  11. Sieve the icing sugar and set aside.
  12. In a heavy-based saucepan, melt the butter with the Coca-Cola and cocoa over low heat.
  13. Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract.
  14. Gradually spoon in the sieved icing sugar, beating until you get a good, spreadable but still runny icing.
  15. Pour the icing over the warm cake, spread gently, and leave to cool before transferring it to your serving plate.

Notes

  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensures even mixing and a better texture.
    Sieve the Icing Sugar: Prevents lumps for a smoother icing.
    Avoid Overmixing: Mix until just combined to keep the cake tender.
    Ice While Warm: Pour icing over the cake while it’s still warm for better absorption.
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