Here are the facts:
I had grand plans to make a Dr Pepper cake for a certain cute red headed boy for his birthday.
I had these grand plans because I wanted to impress this certain boy with my ninja-like baking skills.
I found a book. I found a recipe. I bought Dr. Pepper. I whipped up the batter. I threw together the frosting. I married the cake and frosting.
Aaaaand…
Gross. Icky. Yuck. Creepy moist. Too sweet. Thumbs down. Not good. Not cute. Not any way to celebrate a birthday.
Maybe the addition of marshmallows should have been a red flag.
I had to go with the ‘it’s the thought that counts’ defense… sort of unacceptable when your name is Joy the (freaking) Baker.
Now you know the facts. Now maybe you can help.
What’s your favorite soda pop cake recipe? I’ve got to redeem myself. Any suggestions?
pip
Devils Food or some kind of chocolate cake mix, can of cherry coke or cherry pepsi, 2 eggs. bake according to the box. Killer Black Forest Cake
Kathy
I made a Dr. Pepper cake for my daughter’s 18th Birthday, she loves Dr.Pepper. But we were not impressed with the cake. It didn’t have marshmallows in it. It was okay, just a different chocolate style cake but she said a waste of Dr. Pepper she could have drank instead. lol
I have had both Coke cake and 7-Up cake and they were both good. The Dr. Pepper one was a huge disappointment. That’s why we keep baking to try different combo nations of what works and what doesn’t,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,so keep baking.
Nikki
I have a Tomato Soup Spice Cake recipe that is delicious!
joythebaker
ooooh! that sounds good!
Leah W.
I had the same problem with a coke cake I made recently! It was okay. I think it would be a lot better with some salt. Like, a teaspoon of salt. One teaspoon for the cake; one teaspoon for the icing. (Okay, that might be overdoing it, but it definitely needed salt.)
Connie Keirns
If you finally find the “perfect” cola-cake, I hope you publish it. I might trust the recipe from the Pioneer Woman’s blog…she has great recipes. Thanks, Ree.
Sassy
I like Nigella Lawson’s Coca-Cola cake from her Domestic Goddess cookbook. No marshmallows in the frosting there.
Angela
I don’t have a recipe for you. I just think you are freaking hilarious and I love your blog.
shelly (cookies and cups)
I love coca-cola cake and have been dying to try the root beer cake from Baked.
Too bad, I have Dr. pepper cake bookmarked, thanks for the heads up!
Chrys
Try out the Guiness cupcakes on my website. I always win the boys over with them! My husband isn’t a big cake fan but loves them!
https://foodfondness.blogspot.com/search/label/beer
They have a tasty cream cheese glaze as well. That may swoon him enough to forget about your Dr Pepper mishap. ;)
Omg! Previous post by Kate is right, pioneer woman’s apple dumplings are fantastic!
Kate
Have you tried the Pioneer Woman’s apple dumplings…made with Mountain Dew? Not technically a cake, but they are a mindblower. https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/02/apple_dumplings/
susitravl
Awww – sorry that did not turn out because it is totally delicious and my son who loves Dr Pepper could eat this whole cake at once if I’d let him. It’s the only “pop” cake I’ve ever made that I can remember.
If you decide to try some other pop stuff, I have a great recipe for Root Beer Fudge and Dr. Pepper Dip (with chipped beef).
Terresa Wellborn
My mom bakes a 7up cake. But I’m not much of a pop drinker and avoid that stuff like the plague.
Ummm, maybe a RockStar cake? That would really give people something to talk about, and the kick would be fun, too. {Maybe?!}
Evan B
I have a great recipe for a guinness cake.. and a fabulous pistachio cake that uses sprite! I’m bummed because I was going to try and make a Dr.Pepper cake soon.. looks like I’ll have to try out a different recipe! If you want either recipe feel free to email me because I haven’t posted them on my blog yet.. sweetebakes@gmail.com
Meena
Hi Joy,
Maybe you’ll like this cake. I love coconut and the smell just reminds me of summer! Enjoy:
https://creampuffsinvenice.ca/2007/06/22/coconut-my-love/
Oh yea! If you do make this, could you pleaseeeeeee put it on the blog?
Thanks so much,
Meena, age 15
joythebaker
pretty pretty cake! thanks for the suggestion meena! i’ll totally blog this if i make it!
Laura
hahaha here’s my recipe for you!!
https://kuynell.wordpress.com/2010/02/25/fernando-cupcakes/
is an awesome cake, so so rich!
good luck joy!
xo!