1️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13” pan.
In a saucepan, melt butter with Coca-Cola and cocoa powder over medium heat. Whisk until smooth.
Pour into a large bowl. Stir in sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt.
Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla, mixing just until combined.
Fold in chocolate chips.
2️⃣ Bake to Perfection
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake 30-35 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
3️⃣ Prepare the Fudge Frosting
While cake bakes, melt butter, Coca-Cola, and cocoa in a saucepan.
Remove from heat, whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until glossy.
4️⃣ Frost & Serve
Pour warm frosting over the hot cake right out of the oven.
Let cool 1 hour before slicing (if you can wait!).
🔥 Pro Tips for Success
🔹 Use real Coca-Cola – Substitutes change the flavor/texture
🔹 Don’t overbake – The cake should be fudgy, not dry
🔹 Frost warm – This creates a glossy, crackly top
🔹 Add espresso powder – Enhances chocolate flavor (1 tsp in batter)
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
À la mode – With vanilla ice cream
Grown-up twist – Drizzle with bourbon caramel
Party style – Top with whipped cream & cola-infused cherries
