Mexican Meets Cola Cake, Tammy's - Master Cookbook Recipe # 262

Name: Mexican Meets Cola Cake, Tammy's - Master Cookbook Recipe # 262
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1 (One) 13x9 inch sheet cake
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups self-rising flour; 2-1/4 cups granulated sugar; 3/4 cup cocoa powder (Hershey’s); 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 cup Coca-Cola; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup salted butter, melted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3/4 cup cooking oil; 1/2 cup butter; 6 Tbsp Coca-Cola; 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 cup chopped pecans

This unique recipe puts a flavorful twist on the traditional Southern Cola Cake. By adding a hint of cinnamon and a touch of sour cream, it creates a rich, moist chocolate cake with a subtle "Mexican chocolate" profile. Topped with a warm, fudgy cola icing and crunchy pecans, it’s a decadent sheet cake that is always a crowd-pleaser at potlucks and family gatherings.

This is recipe #262 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minCook time: 45 minTotal time: 1 hr

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Ingredients

The Cake:
2-1/2 cups self-rising flour
2-1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder (Hershey’s)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup Coca-Cola
1 cup milk
1/2 cup salted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup cooking oil
The Frosting:
1/2 cup butter
6 Tbsp Coca-Cola
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Dry Mix: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda until the cocoa is thoroughly blended.
Wet Mix: In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, cola, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and oil. Mix until smooth.
Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Once incorporated, beat on medium-low speed for exactly 2 minutes.
Bake: Pour the batter into a greased and floured 13x9x2 inch pan. Bake at 325°F for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Make Frosting: While the cake is nearing the end of its bake time, combine the butter, cola, and cocoa in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Finish & Frost: Pour the hot mixture over the confectioners' sugar in a large bowl and mix well. Stir in the chopped pecans. Pour the warm frosting over the cake while it is still warm.

Notes

Tammy's Tip: "The magic of this cake happens when you pour that warm icing over the warm cake,it seeps in just a bit and creates the most wonderful texture. The cinnamon adds just enough warmth to make people wonder what that secret ingredient is!"