Dr. Pepper Cake
Dr. Pepper Cake is a delightful and unique twist on traditional dessert recipes. This moist chocolate cake surprisingly incorporates the fizzy flavors of Dr. Pepper soda, creating a rich and decadent treat that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or simply indulging at home, this cake features a fluffy frosting that complements its dense texture beautifully. With a combination of dried fruits and aromatic spices, each slice bursts with flavor, making it an unforgettable addition to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 34 minutes
- Total Time: 54 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Dr. Pepper soda
- ½ cup chopped prunes
- ½ cup chopped dried cherries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 4 cups Dr. Pepper soda (for frosting)
- 1½ cups unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy; add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the Dr. Pepper soda to the wet mixture along with chopped prunes and cherries.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until just blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 34 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before preparing the frosting by melting butter in a saucepan and mixing in ground ginger, confectioners' sugar, and Dr. Pepper until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake evenly with the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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