About
Taking a bite of this cake is like taking a trip to the local ice cream parlor and taking a sip of a lovely, fresh-made float! The cake part of this Strawberry Cream Soda Cake is infused with the malty flavor of cola and the creamy sweetness of marshmallows, giving each slice a delicious soda flavor pop! Then on top is a creamy, tangy spread and fresh, bright strawberries, resulting in a cake unlike any other; one tinged with nostalgia and tasty fun! Strawberry Cream Soda Cake even looks like a classic float, and your tastebuds will be floating on the good vibes it brings!
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 (12-ounce) can cola
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup baking cocoa
- 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the topping:
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Step 3 -In a large bowl, whisk the flour, the sugar, and the baking soda together.
Step 4 -In a large saucepan, bring the cola to a boil.
Step 5 -Cook the cola until the liquid is reduced to 1 cup in volume, about 7-9 minutes.
Step 6 -Stir the butter, the oil, and the cocoa into the cola syrup.
Step 7 -Return the cola mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Step 8 -Transfer the saucepan from the heat.
Step 9 -Stir the marshmallows into the cola mixture until melted.
Step 10 -Add the cola mixture into the flour mixture, stirring until just moistened.
Step 11 -In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, the buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla until blended.
Step 12 -Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, whisking constantly.
Step 13 -Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
Step 14 -Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes.
Step 15 -Place the baking pan on a wire rack and allow the cake to cool completely.
Step 16 -In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, the brown sugar, and the remaining vanilla until smooth.
Step 17 -Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the cake and then top with the sliced strawberries.
Step 18 -Slice and serve.
