Perfect Dr Pepper Cake Recipe for Easy Birthday Celebrations
A rich, moist, and decadent chocolate cake with a unique twist of Dr Pepper flavor, perfect for birthdays and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 1 cup (240ml) Dr Pepper
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (375g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Dr Pepper syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, Dr Pepper, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and Dr Pepper syrup until smooth. Adjust the consistency with a splash of milk if needed.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake using a spatula, creating swirls or patterns for decoration.
Notes
[‘Make sure eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature for better blending.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a dense cake.’, ‘To make Dr Pepper syrup, simmer 1 cup of Dr Pepper over low heat until reduced by half.’, ‘Let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.’, ‘Decorate with chocolate shavings or crushed Dr Pepper candies for extra flair.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Dr Pepper Cake, Chocolate Cake, Birthday Dessert, Easy Cake Recipe, Soda Cake, Moist Chocolate Cake