Coca-Cola Fudge Layer Cake (Print Version)
Chocolate layers, creamy filling, and fudge glaze come together for a decadent Coca-Cola treat.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Layers
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330 g all-purpose flour
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400 g granulated sugar
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355 ml Coca-Cola
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225 g unsalted butter
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40 g unsweetened cocoa powder
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120 ml buttermilk
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2 large eggs
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1.5 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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200 g cream cheese, softened
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120 g powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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240 ml heavy whipping cream
→ Fudge Glaze
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60 g unsalted butter
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20 g unsweetened cocoa powder
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60 ml Coca-Cola
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150 g powdered sugar
→ Toppings
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Whipped cream, for garnish
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Crushed peppermint (optional)
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Maraschino cherries (optional)
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Chocolate shavings (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and flour three 23 cm round cake pans to prevent sticking.
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In a medium saucepan, combine 355 ml Coca-Cola, 225 g unsalted butter, and 40 g cocoa powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring. Once boiling, remove from heat.
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In a large bowl, whisk together 330 g all-purpose flour and 400 g granulated sugar. Pour hot cocoa mixture over dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
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Add 120 ml buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 1.5 teaspoons baking soda, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the batter. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
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Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Smooth surfaces with a spatula. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center emerges clean. Allow cakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
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In a bowl, beat 200 g softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 120 g powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla, mixing until incorporated. In another bowl, whip 240 ml heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold into cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half the cream cheese filling over the top. Add a second layer, repeat with remaining filling, then top with the final cake layer.
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In a saucepan, melt 60 g butter with 20 g cocoa powder and 60 ml Coca-Cola over medium heat. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in 150 g powdered sugar until the glaze is glossy and thick.
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Pour warm fudge glaze over the assembled cake, allowing it to drip over the sides. Garnish with whipped cream, crushed peppermint, cherries, or chocolate shavings as desired.
# Notes:
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Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal batter consistency.
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For best flavor, chill assembled cake for at least one hour before serving.