Recipe for Coca Cola Cake Cupcakes

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Indulge in these timeless classic Coca Cola cake cupcakes, where the magic of Coca-Cola, cocoa, buttermilk, and marshmallows come together to create a symphony of flavors. Derived from the cherished recipe of generations past, these cupcakes pay homage to the culinary traditions of my Grandma’s kitchen. 

These Coca Cola cake cupcakes are crowned with a decadent icing boasting a luscious fudge flavor. Modified from Grandma’s original recipe, this icing adds the perfect finishing touch to an already delightful treat.

With each bite, you’ll taste the love and care that went into crafting these cupcakes, as well as the sweet memories of days gone by.

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Chocolate Coca Cola Cake Cupcakes Ingredients

• Butter
• Vegetable oil
• Unsweetened cocoa powder 
• Coca-Cola
• Sugar
• Plain flour
• Mini marshmallows
• Baking soda
• Buttermilk
• Eggs
• Vanilla

How to Make Chocolate Coca Cola Cake Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add cupcake liners (similar here) to a muffin pan. In a large saucepan bring to a light boil the first 4 ingredients (butter, oil, unsweet cocoa, and Coca-Cola).

Turn off the burner. Add sugar/flour (sifted together) then mix into boiling chocolate mixture. Stir in marshmallows. 

Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk, stir in eggs and vanilla. Lightly whisk together. Stir egg/buttermilk mix into the chocolate mixture. Pour into cupcake liners. I used 1 ice cream scoop per cupcake. Bake for 15-19 minutes.

Chocolate Coca Cola Cake Icing Ingredients

• Butter
• Unsweet cocoa
• Coca Cola
• Confectioner’s sugar
• Vanilla

How to Make Chocolate Coca Cola Cake Icing

Mix butter, cocoa, Coca-Cola, and vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring frequently. Remove from the burner and pour over the confectioner’s sugar. Stir, icing will the thick. Add to top of cupcakes while cupcakes are fresh and hot. 

Below I included detailed pictures with steps. This coca cola cake recipe has several steps (with a lot of dirty dishes at the end!) And I promise it will be completely worth it. 

Mix butter, cocoa, Coca-Cola, and vanilla in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until a light boil. 

Flour/sugar mixture, sifted. I recommend prepping this in advance! 

Turn off the heat and add the sifted flour/sugar mixture to the hot chocolate mix. Will look a bit like brownie batter. Stir in marshmallows, marshmallows will dissolve a bit. 

Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk, stir in eggs and vanilla. Lightly whisk together.

Stir egg/buttermilk mix into the chocolate mixture. Pour into cupcake liners.

Quick tip: use an ice cream scoop, 1 scoop per cupcake!

Now, while the cupcakes are baking it’s time to work on the most delicious part: icing! 

Mix butter, cocoa, Coca-Cola, and vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring frequently. Remove from burner and our over confectioner’s sugar. Stir. The icing will the thick. 

Add to top of cupcakes while cupcakes are fresh and hot. 

The cupcakes are moist and have a slight fudge flavor. And I am not going to lie: these guys are sweet and rich. You will want a glass of milk with this cupcake. 

And I have to tell you: my whole family ate these Coca Cola cake cupcakes. My kids are picky eaters, but the chocolate won them over. 

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Yield: 18-20

Coca-Cola Cake Cupcakes

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This is a classic chocolate dessert is made coca-cola, cocoa, buttermilk, and marshmallows. The icing is delicious and has a fudge flavor. Modified from my Grandma's Coca-Cola cake recipe.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 15 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
• 1/2 cup veg oil
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup Coca-Cola
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups plain flour
• 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Icing

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
• 3 tablespoons unsweet cocoa
• 6 tablespoons Coca Cola
• 16 oz confectioner’s (white powdered) sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add cupcake liners to muffin pan. In large saucepan bring to a light boil first 4 ingredients (butter, oil, unsweet cocoa, and Coca-Cola). Turn off eye. Add sugar/flour (sifted together) and mix into boiling chocolate mixture. Stir in marshmallows. 

Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk, stir in eggs and vanilla. Lightly whisk together. Stir egg/buttermilk mix into chocolate mixture. Pour into cupcake liners. I used 1 ice cream scoop per cupcake. Bake for 15-19 minutes.

Icing

Mix butter, cocoa, Coca Cola, and vanilla in sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring frequently. Remove from eye and our over confectioner’s sugar. Stir, icing will the thick. Add to top of cupcakes while cupcakes are fresh and hot. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

20

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 208Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 86mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 1gSugar: 24gProtein: 2g

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