Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Dr. Pepper Cake, a unique twist on traditional chocolate cake that’s sure to impress at any gathering. This moist and rich dessert combines the fizzy sweetness of Dr. Pepper soda with cocoa powder, resulting in a decadent treat that captivates both young and old. Topped with a luscious frosting made from reduced soda and butter, this cake is not only fun but also incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or just a special family dessert, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup prunes (roughly chopped)
- ½ cup dried cherries (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup boiling water
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon all spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, and all spice.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time followed by buttermilk and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the Dr. Pepper soda into the wet mixture.
- Combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until well blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 34 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before frosting with a mixture of melted butter and confectioners' sugar whisked with additional Dr. Pepper.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 34 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg