Description
Sweet Southern Soda Cake brings nostalgic comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending simple pantry ingredients into a miraculously moist dessert. Quick and easy preparation makes this cake perfect for spontaneous gatherings or quiet moments when you crave something delightfully homemade.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 15.25 ounces (432 grams) vanilla cake mix
- 12 ounces (340 milliliters) orange soda
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) pure orange extract
- 2 to 3 drops orange gel food color
Frosting:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) whipped white frosting, (two 12-ounce containers)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by lining with parchment circles and lightly spraying with baking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cake mix with orange soda, stirring until no dry mix remains.
- Add orange extract and blend using a handheld mixer on medium-low speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth and homogeneous.
- Distribute batter evenly between prepared cake pans, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Bake for 22-24 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should come out clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool completely at room temperature.
- In a separate small bowl, mix half a container of whipped frosting with 2-3 drops of orange gel food coloring until color is consistent.
- Place first cake layer on serving dish and spread remaining half of frosting evenly across the top using a silicone or offset spatula.
- Carefully position second cake layer on top of the first.
- Cover entire cake with remaining white whipped frosting, smoothing sides and top for a clean finish.
- Using a decorator’s bag with a star tip, pipe decorative rose-shaped borders around the cake’s outer edge by applying consistent pressure and creating circular motions.
Notes
- Swap out the cake mix for a gluten-free alternative to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Use low-sugar soda and a sugar-free frosting to create a diabetic-friendly version of this dessert.
- Experiment with different soda flavors like cream soda or root beer to create unique cake variations that surprise your taste buds.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days to maintain its moisture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-24 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 431
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 72 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg