Coca-Cola cake

Coca-Cola cake is a rich, moist chocolate sheet cake that uses Coca-Cola soda in both the cake batter and the warm, poured fudge frosting. It is a beloved American Southern dessert, often served at potlucks and family gatherings.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is very high in carbohydrates and fat, with a significant amount of sugar from both the soda and frosting. A typical slice contains approximately 400-500 calories and provides minimal protein or essential nutrients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	70 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	50 g
Sodium	350 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	2 mg
Vitamin A	100 IU
Vitamin C	0 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1 mg

Per 1 piece (1/12 of 9x13 inch cake, approx. 110 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The carbonation and acidity of the Coca-Cola react with baking soda to create an exceptionally tender, fluffy crumb, while the soda's caramel notes deepen the cake's chocolate flavor.