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Slice of Dr Pepper cake with a forkful of cake removed.

Dr Pepper Cake

Author: Mandy
This Dr Pepper cake brings the familiar soda flavor into a moist, chocolate cake with a rich, Dr Pepper-infused frosting. It’s a simple dessert made even easier with a cake mix base, perfect for soda lovers and chocolate fans alike.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15 Servings
Calories 347 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box of chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup Dr Pepper
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil

Frosting

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup Dr Pepper
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, Dr Pepper, eggs, and oil. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes.
  • While the cake is cooling, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Remove from heat and mix in the powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Pour the frosting over the slightly cooled cake and spread evenly. Add sprinkles or chopped nuts if desired.
  • Let the frosting set before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • Store the cake wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • The cake can be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap individual slices in foil or plastic wrap before transferring them to an airtight container or freezer bag for storage. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 296mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 244IUCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.

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