Dr. Pepper Chocolate Cake!
Our youngest just had a birthday last week, he turned 17. He LOVES Dr. Pepper and he mentioned to his girlfriend that he loved Dr. Pepper Cake, so she said she would make him one.
Well, my friend Susan has this great recipe, so I gave it his girlfriend to make for him and he loved it! So, I thought I would share the recipe here.
Dr. Pepper Chocolate Cake
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (I am adding in the extra)
- 1 tsp almond extract
Chocolate Frosting
- About 2/3 bag of powdered sugar (not a box) How much is that?
- 1 stick real butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup of cocoa
- Enough milk for right consistency…roughly 1/4 cup
- 2 tsp. vanilla (this is also a rough estimate because I pour)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Sift flour, sugars, cocoa and baking soda into a bowl and set aside.
- Pour Dr. Pepper into sauce pan and add chocolate chips. Heat on low, stirring until the chips are just melted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla and almond extract in mixing bowl and beat on medium for 2 minutes. Gradually add chocolate/Dr. Pepper mixture while mixer is running and beat for another minute. Gradually add the flour/sugar mixture.
- Divide into either two or three pans. I am into frosting, so I like three thinner layers. If you do this, make sure you alter your cooking time. For two layers, it calls for a cooking time of 30-35 minutes but with three layers, I think it only cooked for about 22 minutes. I always set the timer for less time and check it so that I can take it out AS SOON AS POSSIBLE for optimum moisture.
- Freeze the layers before icing.
Hi, my name is Susan, I love cooking, watching Food Network, reading cookbooks and, of course, eating. I am an artist and spend time each week in my studio oil painting. I am a mother of 4 and a grandmother to 5 and that, along with my husband and 2 dogs, take up my most of my time. I am a side-tracked Home Executive and I had the privilege of being a stay –at-home mom so, you might say that my passion is the home and making a haven for those I love.
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Tiffany. stayart says
Can u send me a recipe of the dr pepper cake
Dian says
Tiffany,
The recipe is in the post. You can print it from there.
I hope that helps!
Dian
Bethani Johnson says
Is that wax paper in the pans above?
Dian says
Bethani,
Yes – you can use wax or parchment.
Thanks,
Dian
Felicia says
Can u do the same but with coke????
Dian says
Felicia,
I haven’t tried it, but, I don’t see why not.
I hope that helps,
Dian
JB says
so how do I read these 6 comments or the 18 reviews?
Dian says
JB,
We are working on it, there seems to be a technical issue regarding the comments.
Thanks for your patience,
Dian
Bridgette says
Would this recipe work in a bundt pan or should I adjust the recipe?
Dian says
Bridgette,
I have never made it in a bundt pa. I am not quite sure.
Wish I could be of more help!
Dian