This Chocolate Fudge Sheet Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a tender crumb infused with the deep, caramel-like flavor of Coca-Cola. The secret lies in boiling the cola with cocoa and oil before mixing it into the batter, which creates an incredibly moist texture that stays fresh for days. Topped with a velvety, homemade fudge icing made from confectioners’ sugar and butter, this cake strikes the perfect balance between sweet and rich. It’s simple to whip up with pantry staples, making it ideal for potlucks, birthday parties, or a spontaneous treat after dinner.
Chocolate Fudge Sheet Cake
Description
This Chocolate Fudge Sheet Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a tender crumb infused with the deep, caramel-like flavor of Coca-Cola. The secret lies in boiling the cola with cocoa and oil before mixing it into the batter, which creates an incredibly moist texture that stays fresh for days. Topped with a velvety, homemade fudge icing made from confectioners' sugar and butter, this cake strikes the perfect balance between sweet and rich. It's simple to whip up with pantry staples, making it ideal for potlucks, birthday parties, or a spontaneous treat after dinner.Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch sheet cake pan.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the Coca-Cola, oil, margarine, and cocoa.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the margarine is melted and cocoa is dissolved. Remove from heat.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt.
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Pour the boiling chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and beat vigorously until smooth and combined.
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Add the eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla extract to the batter. Beat well until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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While the cake bakes, make the icing: In a small saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa, and milk or cream.
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Heat over low heat, stirring until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
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Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and confectioners' sugar until the icing is thick and glossy.
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Immediately spread the warm icing over the hot cake so it melts slightly into the surface.
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Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1461.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 58.1g90%
- Saturated Fat 13.6g68%
- Cholesterol 187.1mg63%
- Sodium 2814.7mg118%
- Total Carbohydrate 220.6g74%
- Dietary Fiber 7.0g29%
- Sugars 123.1g
- Protein 21.9g44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
