Brats Dr Pepper Cake
Indulge in the rich, nostalgic flavors of the Brats Dr Pepper Cake, a uniquely decadent dessert that combines classic chocolate cake ingredients with the fizzy sweetness of Dr Pepper soda. This crowd-pleasing recipe delivers a moist, buttery cake infused with hints of cocoa and caramelized soda, topped with a velvety Dr Pepper frosting for an irresistible finish. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward instructions, this easy-to-make cake is perfect for potlucks, family celebrations, or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat with a playful twist. Serve it up for a dessert that’s as bold and bubbly as its signature ingredient!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Dr Pepper soda
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, Dr Pepper soda, and cocoa powder. Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth and slightly bubbly. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
Pour the Dr Pepper mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add this to the main batter and mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake bakes, prepare the frosting. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/4 cup of butter, 1/4 cup of Dr Pepper soda, and 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Heat until the butter is melted and the mixture begins to simmer.
Remove the saucepan from heat and gradually whisk in 2 cups of powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Pour the Dr Pepper frosting over the warm cake, spreading it evenly.
Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Brats Dr Pepper Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.3 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.5 g | 392% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 693 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 2790 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 540.5 g | 197% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.6 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 269.0 g | ||
| Protein | 59.6 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 25.6 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 1567 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
