Cherry cola and marshmallows make a zippy chocolate dessert that is scrumptious topped with vanilla ice cream. — Cheri Mason, Harmony, North Carolina
Cherry Cola Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Cherry Cola Cake
Cherry Cola Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Cherry Cola Cake
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yield
12 servings
Ingredients
- 2-1/4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
- 1-1/2 cups cherry-flavored cola
- 4 tablespoons baking cocoa
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- FROSTING:
- 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 jars (7 ounces each) marshmallow creme
- 4 tablespoons frozen cherry-pomegranate juice concentrate, thawed
- Fresh sweet cherries with stems
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. Divide marshmallows among pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar and baking soda. In a small saucepan, combine butter, cola and cocoa; bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.
- In a small bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk and vanilla until blended; add to flour mixture, whisking constantly. Pour into prepared pans, dividing batter evenly. (Marshmallows will float to the top.)
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely.
- For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in marshmallow creme and juice concentrate on low speed just until combined; increase to high and beat until smooth.
- Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread top with 1 cup frosting. Repeat with second layer. Top with remaining cake layer; spread with remaining frosting. Decorate with cherries.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 591 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 369mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (60g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.