This post is being sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Coca-Cola® has been part of my holiday memories since childhood. My dad has always loved Coca-Cola®, so each Christmas I’d find some small Coca-Cola® gift for him — a cookie jar, a pack of his favorite soda in glass bottles, or a little ornament for my tree the first year I moved out. Those simple touches helped keep family traditions alive and made the season feel extra special.
During the holidays I’m often in the kitchen: Justin’s favorite fudge, cookies with the kids, and all the seasonal baking in between. Recently I found a forgotten box of chocolate cake mix in the pantry and decided to turn it into a festive dessert. I was out of eggs and didn’t want to run to the store, so I used a handy trick: replacing eggs with soda in a cake mix. It works and gives the cake a light, tender crumb with a subtle soda note.
I started with a boxed mix to save time, then dressed it up. After baking, I poked holes in the cake and filled them with hot fudge to create a molten-lava effect. I also added a splash of Coca-Cola® to the vanilla frosting for a touch of fizz and flavor, and finished the cake with Coca-Cola®-themed sprinkles for a festive look.
Coca-Cola® Molten Lava Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine one box of chocolate cake mix with a 12 oz can of Coca-Cola® and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan and bake until fully set; a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. Baking time will vary—mine took about 25 minutes.
- While the cake is hot from the oven, use the bottom of a wooden spoon to poke holes across the surface. Spoon warm hot fudge into the holes, then let the cake cool completely so the fudge sets into the cake.
- Stir 2 tablespoons of Coca-Cola® into a container of vanilla frosting. Mix well and let it sit for a minute to allow bubbles to subside, then frost the cooled cake.
- Top with sprinkles if desired, slice, and serve.
This cake was a hit at home, and I’m planning to make it again for my dad this Christmas. If Coca-Cola® is part of your holiday tradition too, you can often find great value packs at retailers like Sam’s Club.
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