Cherry Coca Cola Cake

Course Cakes, Dessert

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword cherry-coca-cola-cake, coca-cola-cake-recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Cooling time 2

Total Time 3 5

Servings pieces

Calories 492kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9-inch pan with baking spray.
Toast the Pecans: Spread in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Toast in a preheated 350°F oven for 6-8 minutes. Cool completely.
In a medium bowl use a whisk to sift together the all purpose flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pure vanilla and pure almond extract. Cream until light beige in color.
Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
Whisk together the Cherry Coca Cola and buttermilk. Set aside and allow the foam to die down then add to the creamed mixture alternately with the dry ingredients with the mixer on low speed. Beat just until blended.
Once fully moistened, mix-in the marshmallows by hand. Spread cake batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center shows moist crumbs.
Frosting: Place butter, cherry coke and cocoa in a small saucepan. Over medium high heat on the stovetop bring to a boil. Cook just until the butter has completely melted.
Remove from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar, almond extract and toasted pecans. Mix well.
Pour over the warm cake immediately. Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting or chill.
Garnish with whipped cream and a cherry.