Dr. Pepper Cake
Dr. Pepper Cake is a delightful twist on traditional chocolate cake, infusing the unique flavors of the beloved soda into a moist, rich dessert. Perfect for gatherings or indulgent afternoons, this cake offers a nostalgic taste experience that surprises and delights every palate. Drizzled with a smooth Dr. Pepper icing, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper (regular or diet)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup softened butter
- ¼ cup Dr. Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a rectangular baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and Dr. Pepper until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For icing: cream butter with powdered sugar; add Dr. Pepper until desired consistency is reached.
- Once cooled, drizzle icing over the cake and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (97g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 275mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added texture, mix in chocolate chips or nuts before baking. - To make it gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.