Decadent Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake with Caramel Pecan and Ganache Layers
If you’re a chocolate lover, this double chocolate Coca Cola cake will quickly become your ultimate indulgence. It’s moist, rich, and full of layers of flavor.
The addition of Coca Cola gives the cake an irresistible tenderness, while the caramel pecan layer adds a sweet crunch.
the ganache brings smooth decadence, and the icing ties everything together for a show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
Cake Base
1 tbsp dark cocoa
¼ liter boiling water
190 ml soft butter
1 liter fine sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
⅔ liter all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¼ liter milk
Caramel Layer
¼ liter chopped pecans
1 liter powdered sugar
170 ml heavy whipping cream
130 g dark corn syrup
190 ml soft butter
Ganache Layer
¼ liter chopped pecans
170 ml heavy whipping cream
Chocolate curls or other decorations
Icing
1 liter powdered sugar
190 ml soft butter
60 ml milk
1 tsp dark cocoa
1tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- Chocolate of choice (melted or grated)
Instructions
Prepare the cake batter
Dissolve cocoa in boiling water and let it cool slightly.
Make the caramel layer
In a saucepan, melt butter, add corn syrup, and stir in cream.
Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
Fold in chopped pecans. Spread over cooled cake.
Prepare the ganache
Heat cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and stir until glossy.
Mix in pecans. Spread evenly over caramel layer.
Make the icing
Beat butter until creamy, then slowly add powdered sugar, cocoa, and milk.
Stir in vanilla until fluffy and spreadable.
Frost the top and sides of the cake.
Assemble and decorate
Spread melted or grated chocolate as filling between layers if making a stacked cake.
Finish with ganache, icing, and decorate with chocolate curls or pecans.
Tips & Variations
Use Coca Cola instead of boiling water for a richer soda flavor.
Replace pecans with walnuts or hazelnuts for a twist.
For extra indulgence, drizzle salted caramel sauce over the finished cake.
This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors settle.
Conclusion
The double chocolate Coca Cola cake isn’t just a dessert—it’s an experience. Each bite offers a harmony of moist chocolate sponge.
nutty caramel crunch, velvety ganache, and creamy icing. Whether for birthdays, holidays, or a simple weekend treat, this cake will leave everyone asking for seconds.
