Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Dr. Pepper Cake, a unique dessert that tantalizes your taste buds with its rich chocolate flavor and fizzy undertones from the iconic soda. This moist cake is perfect for any celebration or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy at home. The combination of prunes and dried cherries adds a subtle fruity twist, while the fluffy frosting made with Dr. Pepper soda enhances its character. Easy to prepare, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup prunes, chopped
- ½ cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper soda
- 2 sticks (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup boiling water
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon all spice
- 4 cups Dr. Pepper soda for frosting
- 1½ cups (339g) butter for frosting
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger for frosting
- 2½ cups (312g) confectioners’ sugar for frosting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking pan generously with butter or cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped prunes and dried cherries. Set aside to let them soften as you prepare the batter.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, and all spice until evenly combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture while alternating with buttermilk and boiling water. Mix until smooth. Finally, fold in the fruit mixture along with 1 cup of Dr. Pepper soda.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for about 34 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, prepare your frosting by beating together softened butter with confectioners’ sugar until creamy. Gradually mix in ground ginger and remaining Dr. Pepper soda until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled completely on a cooling rack, frost generously with your prepared frosting. Slice into squares and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 34 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 182mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg