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

Cook Time 30

Chill Time 15

Total Time 55

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 347 kcal

Ingredients

Cake

1 (15.25 ounce) box of chocolate cake mix (I used Duncan Hines)
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 Dr. Pepper, 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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