Copycat Cracker Barrel Coke Cake

By: Amanda Formaro for AllFreeCopycatRecipes.com

You'll have your family over a barrel when you bake up this amazing sweet confection. Copycat Cracker Barrel Coke Cake is a knockoff of one of the best restaurant dessert recipes out there. It's a sure bet for some fizzy fun. It's made with Coca Cola, after all! Change up your dessert routine with this sweet treat. You'll love the homemade marshmallow frosting. It gives the cake a polished look that will have everyone thinking you are a trained pastry chef.

Adapted from Genius Kitchen.

NotesThis cake is very sweet. If you prefer a cake that is less sweet, omit the marshmallow cream layer, poke holes in the cake, then add the chocolate frosting.

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For those looking to expand their baking skills, we suggest trying a classic Coca-Cola sheet cake recipe. This recipe is slightly simpler than the Cracker Barrel version but still delivers that unique Coca-Cola flavor that you enjoyed. It's perfect for baking enthusiasts who want to try something new but don't want anything too complicated.

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For those who enjoy experimenting in the kitchen, we suggest trying a Coca-Cola chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting. This decadent dessert combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with the unique taste of Coca-Cola. It's the perfect recipe for those who love to get creative with their baking.

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Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE:
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
1 cup Coca Cola
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
FOR THE TOPPING:
7 ounces marshmallow cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
9 tablespoons Coca Cola
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick spray. Whisk together flour, granulated sugar and baking soda in mixing bowl. Set aside. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup butter with 5 tablespoons cocoa and 1 cup Coca Cola. Bring to a boil, whisking together as it melts.
Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the flour mixture and whisk until thoroughly combined.
Add buttermilk, eggs and vanilla and continue whisking until combined.
Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the flour mixture and whisk until thoroughly combined.
Pour batter into prepared 9x13 pan and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
During last 10 minutes of baking prepare frosting. Set the marshmallow cream aside. Sift 4 cups of confectioners' sugar into a large mixing bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat melt 1/2 cup butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder and 9 tablespoons Coca Cola. Whisk together and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the sifted confectioners' sugar. Whisk together until completely combined.
Remove cake from oven and immediately drop dollops of marshmallow cream onto the top of the hot cake. Allow it to sit for a minute or so. Carefully spread the marshmallow cream across the top of the cake. Slowly drizzle the warm chocolate frosting over marshmallow layer. Allow cake to cool completely before serving. Tastes even better the next day!