Copycat Cracker Barrel 40Th Anniversary Double Fudge Cola Cake Recipe

Crave Cracker Barrel's legendary Double Fudge Cola Cake? This copycat recipe recreates the decadent, moist, and intensely chocolatey sheet cake they brought back for their 40th anniversary! Unlike other copycat versions, this recipe captures the unique, possibly updated, flavor profile of Cracker Barrel's current iteration. Get ready for a rich, dark chocolate experience with a thick, fudgey frosting – completely nut-free! Inspired by a classic copycat recipe, this version is perfected for maximum deliciousness.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 160 mins
Calories 696.5 kcal
Protein 14g
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Ingredients for Copycat Cracker Barrel 40Th Anniversary Double Fudge Cola Cake

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How to Make Copycat Cracker Barrel 40Th Anniversary Double Fudge Cola Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 15x10 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine cola, buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Slowly pour in the boiling water and mix until smooth.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  8. While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat softened butter until light and fluffy.
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk, beating until smooth and creamy.
  10. Stir in vanilla extract.
  11. Once the cake is completely cool, frost generously with the double fudge frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

248g

Fat

80g

Carbs

29g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Copycat Cracker Barrel 40Th Anniversary Double Fudge Cola Cake?

Copycat Cracker Barrel 40Th Anniversary Double Fudge Cola Cake takes about 190 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 160 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Copycat Cracker Barrel 40Th Anniversary Double Fudge Cola Cake?

Copycat Cracker Barrel 40Th Anniversary Double Fudge Cola Cake has approximately 696.5 calories per serving, with about 14 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 57 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Copycat Cracker Barrel 40Th Anniversary Double Fudge Cola Cake?

The key ingredients for Copycat Cracker Barrel 40Th Anniversary Double Fudge Cola Cake are Coke, Unsalted Butter, Semisweet Chocolate, Miniature Marshmallow, Butter Flavor Crisco, Canola Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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