This Coca Cola chocolate Bundt cake is rich, moist, and packed with deep cocoa flavor. Topped with a smooth chocolate glaze, this easy chocolate Bundt cake recipe is perfect for any occasion.
Why You'll Love It
- Moist and Soft Texture: The Coca Cola in the batter helps create a soft, tender crumb that stays moist for days.
- Deep Chocolate Flavor: Cocoa powder and the rich chocolate glaze give this cake a deep, satisfying chocolate taste.
- Easy Homemade Cake: I like this recipe because the batter comes together quickly with simple ingredients you may already have in the kitchen.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: This Coca Cola chocolate Bundt cake works beautifully as a casual dessert, a celebration cake, or something sweet to share with coffee.
There was a small bakery near where I used to walk on quiet afternoons, and the smell of chocolate cakes cooling by the window always caught my attention. The baker once mentioned that the best chocolate cakes often include something unexpected in the batter, just enough to deepen the flavor without making the recipe complicated. That idea stayed with me, and this cake always brings it back. If you enjoy easy homemade cakes, my lemon bundt cake and orange juice cake are two more recipes I love for the same simple, reliable feel.
In this recipe, Coca-Cola becomes that unexpected ingredient. It blends with the cocoa and sugar to create a moist crumb and a deeper chocolate flavor without tasting like soda. This Coca Cola chocolate Bundt cake bakes beautifully in a Bundt pan, and the smooth chocolate glaze makes it feel a little more special while still being very easy to make. If you are in the mood for more rich chocolate desserts, my hot fudge pudding cake, chocolate cheesecake, and chocolate banana cake are all lovely options too.
Key Ingredients for Coca-Cola Chocolate Bundt Cake
You'll find the exact measurements in the recipe card, but here's a closer look at a few of the ingredients and why I use them.
- Eggs and Sugar: I use eggs, caster sugar, and brown sugar to build the base of this cake. The eggs give it structure, while the mix of sugars adds sweetness and a deeper flavor that works beautifully with the cocoa.
- Butter, Milk, and Coca-Cola: Melted butter and milk keep the crumb soft and moist, and I like how smoothly they blend into the batter. Coca-Cola is the unexpected ingredient here, and it gives the chocolate flavor a little more depth without making the cake taste like soda.
- Cocoa and Dry Ingredients: I use cocoa powder for that rich chocolate flavor, while the self-raising flour keeps the cake light with enough structure. The bicarbonate of soda helps everything rise well and keeps the crumb soft.
- Dark Chocolate and Cream: Dark chocolate and cream melt into a smooth glaze that pours easily over the cake, and I love this finish because it adds even more chocolate flavor. It also gives the Bundt cake that glossy top that makes it look a little extra special.
How to Make Coca-Cola Chocolate Bundt Cake
You can find the complete printable recipe with measurements below, but for now, here's a quick overview of how it goes:
1. Beat the Eggs and Sugars: Beat the eggs, caster sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2. Mix the Batter: Whisk in the melted butter, milk, and sifted cocoa powder, then add the sifted self-raising flour and bicarbonate of soda. Pour in the Coca-Cola and mix until the batter is smooth.
3. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased and floured Bundt cake mold, smooth the top, and bake at 355°F / 180°C (320°F /160°C fan) for about 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make and Add the Chocolate Glaze: Melt the dark chocolate and cream together over a double boiler until smooth. Pour the glaze into a jug and drizzle it generously over the cooled Coca-Cola Chocolate Bundt cake.
Tips for the Best Coca-Cola Bundt Cake
Use Room Temperature Eggs: I like letting the eggs sit out for a bit before mixing the batter. They whip more easily with the sugars and help the cake rise evenly.
Tap the Pan Before Baking: Once the batter is in the Bundt pan, I gently tap the pan on the counter a couple of times. This helps remove air pockets so the cake bakes with a smoother crumb.
Let the Glaze Cool Slightly: After melting the chocolate and cream, I like to let the glaze sit for a minute or two before pouring. It thickens slightly and coats the cake more beautifully.
How to Store Coca Cola Chocolate Bundt Cake
If you have leftovers, store the cake in an airtight container or cover it well. The cake stays soft for several days and the chocolate flavor deepens a little over time.
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Recipe
Coca Cola Chocolate Bundt Cake
Ingredients
For the Bundt Cake
- 5 eggs - room temperature
- 120 g caster sugar
- 120 g brown sugar
- 120 g unsalted butter
- 200 ml milk
- 80 g cocoa powder
- 320 g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 250 ml coca cola
For the Chocolate Frosting
- 120 g dark chocolate
- 120 ml heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the 5 eggs, ½ cup (120 g) caster sugar, and ½ cup (120 g) brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the ½ cup (120 g) melted unsalted butter and ¾ cup (200 ml) milk, then beat again until everything is well combined.
- Sift in the 1 cup (80 g) cocoa powder and mix until fully incorporated. Sift together the 2½ cups (320 g) self-raising flour and 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, then add them to the bowl and mix gently.
- Pour in the 1 cup (250 ml) Coca Cola and mix until the batter is smooth and evenly combined.
- Grease and flour a Bundt cake mold well, pour the chocolate Bundt cake batter into the prepared pan, and smooth the top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 355°F / 180°C (320°F /160°C fan) for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes o convection out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack and leave it to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, melt the 4.2 oz (120 g) dark chocolate and ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream together in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate frosting into a jug, then drizzle it over the cooled Coca-Cola Chocolate Bundt cake.
- Let the frosting set before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
John says
Chocolate bundt cake is looking great!