This guide will teach you how to make a Coca Cola bundt cake. The Coca Cola bundt cake is a variation of a classic dessert. The bundt cake, with its characteristic ridged ring shape, was popularized in the 1960s by a Pillsbury sponsored baking competition, in which a bundt cake took second place. http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodcakes.html Since then, there have been many variations of the dessert created, and cooks have experimented with different ingredients, including sodas. This cake combines the taste of chocolate and Coca Cola for a light and fluffy, chocolate treat. The recipe follows the preparation and steps of traditional bundt cake, but replaces some of the wet ingredients with Coca Cola, giving the cake a unique flavor. The recipe is suitable for anyone, from experienced bakers to beginners.

The varied serving options make the Coca Cola bundt cake a good dessert for any occasion, especially dinners and parties. The recipe can be modified to suit any taste, and the cake can be topped with a number of frostings and glazes.

Equipment:

• 10-inch bundt pan
• Small saucepan
• Large bowl
• Small bowl
• Wire whisk
• Cooling rack or platter
• Hand mixer
• Cake spatula or knife

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Coca Cola.
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Prepare a 10-inch bundt pan by spraying the inside with nonstick cooking spray, or by dusting the pan with butter and flour, making sure to shake out any loose flour.http://www.baking911.com/howto/pans_prepare.htm
3. In the small saucepan, heat the Coca Cola, butter, and cocoa powder over medium heat, gently stirring until the butter has melted.
4. Whisk in the sugars and stir until completely dissolved.
5. Remove mixture from the heat, and set it aside to cool.
6. In the large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside
7. In the small bowl, gently whisk the eggs, then add them to the cocoa mixture, whisking until combined.
8. Fold the flour mixture into the cocoa mix, stirring until well combined. The batter may appear slightly lumpy at this point.http://www.baking911.com/cakes/101tips_pg3.htm
9. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes
10. The cake is done once a toothpick or small knife can be inserted into the cake and comes out clean.
11. Allow the cake to cool completely. Once cooled, loosen the cake from the pan and turn it out onto a cooling rack or platter.http://www.ehow.com/how_2105219_remove-bundt-cake-from-pan.html

• 2 ounces dark or milk chocolate, melted
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup Coca Cola
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix with a hand-mixer until smooth. Use a spatula or knife to spread the frosting over the top of the cake.

1. The cake can be served whole or it can be pre-sliced and arranged on a decorative platter.
2. Mint leaves and fresh fruits, like strawberry slices, make beautiful garnishes for the Coca Cola bundt cake.
3. For a treat, serve the cake à la mode with vanilla ice cream.

1. Chocolate frosting can be used in place of the Coca Cola frosting.
2. Instead of frosting or glazing the Coca Cola Bundt cake, a light dusting of powdered sugar or sweet cocoa powder allow for lighter cake that is still sweet.
3. Fill the center ring of the Bundt cake with glazed fruits, especially strawberries, and cover the cake in a light glaze.