Copycat Cracker Barrel 40th Anniversary Double Fudge Cola Cake
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey decadence of the Copycat Cracker Barrel 40th Anniversary Double Fudge Cola Cake—a nostalgic dessert that combines the timeless allure of cola with velvety cocoa. This celebratory cake is loaded with fluffy mini marshmallows baked into a moist chocolate batter, crafted with the iconic cola for a unique twist. Topped with a warm, glossy cocoa-infused frosting straight out of the oven, this dessert melts in your mouth with every bite. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or when you’re craving a slice of Southern comfort, this quick and easy recipe comes together in under an hour and serves up to 12. Relish the combination of sweet nostalgia and bold flavors in this irresistible Cracker Barrel-inspired cola cake!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup cola (not diet)
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 0.25 cup cola (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 3.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup of cola and 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Pour the slightly cooled cola mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Add the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the batter and mix well until smooth.
Gently fold in the mini marshmallows, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth it out with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat. Stir in 1/4 cup of cola and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.
Gradually whisk the powdered sugar into the hot cola mixture until a smooth and thick frosting forms. Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, pour the warm frosting evenly over the hot cake, using a spatula to spread it to the corners.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan at room temperature. Slice into squares and serve. Enjoy this rich and fudgy dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
621 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.1 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 97 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 177 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.8 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 127 mg | 3% | |
*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.
