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Moist Chocolate Dr Pepper Cake with Glaze

Two squares of moist Dr Pepper cake topped with a thick, glossy chocolate glaze, served on a white plate.
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Bake a rich, moist chocolate cake using Dr Pepper soda for a unique depth of flavor and tender crumb. This recipe includes a simple, complementary Dr Pepper glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup Dr Pepper soda, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup Dr Pepper soda
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup Dr Pepper soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, 1 cup of Dr Pepper, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract by hand.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the 1/4 cup of Dr Pepper and the granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.
  6. Pour the hot glaze evenly over the warm cake immediately after removing it from the oven. Let the cake cool slightly.
  7. To make the frosting, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of Dr Pepper, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a few more drops of soda. If it is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  8. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Slice and serve this unique cake flavor.

Notes

  • Using room temperature soda helps the cake batter mix more evenly.
  • This recipe works well as a Texas sheet cake variation.
  • For an even deeper flavor, reduce the 1 cup of soda used in the batter by simmering it on the stove until it reduces by half before adding it to the mix.

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