Dr. Pepper Cake
Dr. Pepper Cake is a sweet chocolate cake that uses Dr. Pepper in the cake and for making the chocolate glaze with walnuts you drizzle on top. A classic cake recipe that will take you back to childhood.
Servings 15 servings
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
- 1 16 oz devils food box cake mix plus ingredients listed on box to prepare cake mix minus water
- 1 cup Dr Pepper to replace water called for in cake mix
For the frosting:
- ½ cup Dr Pepper
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups sifted powdered sugar
- optional* ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Prepare cake mix according to the package instructions for a 9x13 pan, substituting equal parts Dr Pepper for the water. Bake according to directions.
- Allow the cake to cool once it has finished baking.
- Prepare the frosting by simmering the Dr Pepper in a saucepan over medium high heat for 15 minutes until reduced.
- Mix the cocoa powder in until dissolved.
- Add the butter and stir until fully melted. Remove from heat to cool down for 10 minutes.
- Stir the sifted powdered sugar into the butter mixture in increments until fully combined and smooth. Mix in chopped nuts, if using.
- Pour the warm frosting over the top of the cake. The frosting will firm up and create a shell coating on the cake.
- Slice in squares and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, enjoy!