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Classic Coca-Cola Cupcakes - Sugar & Cloth
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Classic Coca-Cola Cupcakes Recipe

Add a little bit of nostalgia to your baking with this delicious classic Coca-Cola cupcake recipe.
Prep Time30 minutes
Baking time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Cupcakes
Keyword: coca cola cupcake recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 7318kcal
Cost: $30

Equipment

  • Stand mixer

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Coca-Cola Classic
  • 1 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 stick salted butter cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar I used less sugar since we’re using so much topping for presentation, but add a 1/2 cup if you’re using light icing for a sweeter taste
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 pieces eggs

Fizzy Buttercream Icing Ingredients

  • 1 stick salted butter at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • 4 cup icing sugar
  • 4 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 cup white sprinkles in varying sizes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter, then whisk it together with the Coca-Cola, cocoa powder, and sugar.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until beaten, then combine with wet ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, flour, and salt together, then
  • Slowly mix the wet and dry ingredients until well combined.
  • Pour mixture into cupcake liners and bake for 16-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean if dipped into the cake.
  • Let cupcakes cool completely before icing

How to Make Fizzy Buttercream Icing

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixer until nice and fluffy
  • Pipe the icing onto each cupcake.
  • Roll the fresh icing into a mixture of small and large white sprinkles to give it a bubbly look, just like a soda or float.
  • Finally, Decorate as desired, and top with sprinkle toppings and mini straw.

Nutrition

Calories: 7318kcal | Carbohydrates: 1341g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 228g | Saturated Fat: 145g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 57g | Trans Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 561mg | Sodium: 69577mg | Potassium: 2005mg | Fiber: 39g | Sugar: 1083g | Vitamin A: 6541IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 443mg | Iron: 26mg