Description
Dr Pepper Cake is a delightful dessert that marries the fizzy sweetness of Dr Pepper with rich chocolate flavor. This moist cake, topped with a creamy chocolate frosting, offers a unique taste experience that’s perfect for celebrations or an indulgent treat at home. Easy to prepare and utterly satisfying, this cake will quickly become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup Dr Pepper soda
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, combine Dr Pepper, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting with the mixture made from butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg