Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Dr. Pepper Cake, a unique dessert that marries rich chocolate flavor with the fizzy charm of Dr. Pepper soda. This moist and tender cake is perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or just a sweet treat at home. Topped with a creamy frosting infused with the same iconic soda, this cake is not only delicious but visually stunning too. With simple ingredients, you can create an unforgettable dessert that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup prunes
- ½ cup dried cherries
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper soda
- 2 sticks (226g) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (30g) cocoa powder
- ½ cup (118g) boiling water
- ½ cup (120g) buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (256g) all-purpose flour
- 1⅓ cups (267g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon all spice
- 4 cups Dr. Pepper soda (for frosting)
- 1½ cups (3 sticks or 339g) butter (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger (for frosting)
- 2½ cups (312g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, and all spice; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by buttermilk and vanilla extract. Mix in prunes and dried cherries.
- Slowly stir in Dr. Pepper soda and boiling water until fully combined.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 34 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 34 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg