Cola Cake
Cola Cake is a moist, sweet dessert that cleverly uses cola as a primary ingredient to add flavor, moisture, and a subtle caramel note. Typically made with flour, sugar, cocoa powder, oil, eggs, and of course, cola, it often features a cola-infused frosting or glaze. While its exact origins are a bit murky, it's a popular home-baking treat in many Western countries, especially the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carb and high-fat dessert, with minimal protein. A standard slice provides a quick energy boost primarily from sugars and refined flour, with a calorie count often ranging from 300 to 500 calories, depending on the recipe and frosting.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 370 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Potassium | 90 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 55 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
Per 1 slice (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of cola is a fascinating example of pantry improvisation, where a common soda is repurposed to enhance baking chemistry and flavor. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of a 'sometimes food,' offering little beyond energy and enjoyment.
