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 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:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and place a baking sheet inside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
- In a measuring jug, beat together the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- In a heavy-based saucepan, melt the butter with the cocoa and Coca-Cola over gentle heat.
- Pour the melted mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well with a wooden spoon.
- Add the liquid ingredients from the jug and beat until well blended.
- Pour the batter into a prepared cake tin.
- Bake on the preheated baking sheet for 40 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
- 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:
- Sieve the icing sugar and set aside.
- In a heavy-based saucepan, melt the butter with the Coca-Cola and cocoa over low heat.
- Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract.
- Gradually spoon in the sieved icing sugar, beating until you get a good, spreadable but still runny icing.
- 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.
🍧 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
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
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and place a baking sheet inside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
- In a measuring jug, beat together the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- In a heavy-based saucepan, melt the butter with the cocoa and Coca-Cola over gentle heat.
- Pour the melted mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well with a wooden spoon.
- Add the liquid ingredients from the jug and beat until well blended.
- Pour the batter into a prepared cake tin.
- Bake on the preheated baking sheet for 40 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
- 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.
- Sieve the icing sugar and set aside.
- In a heavy-based saucepan, melt the butter with the Coca-Cola and cocoa over low heat.
- Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract.
- Gradually spoon in the sieved icing sugar, beating until you get a good, spreadable but still runny icing.
- Pour the icing over the warm cake, spread gently, and leave to cool before transferring it to your serving plate.
For the cake:
For the icing:
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.