Big Red Cake Recipe
The Big Red Cake Recipe brings a burst of vibrant color and unique soda-infused flavor to any table, perfectly blending nostalgia with novelty.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 2 Round cake pans (9-inch)
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
- Cake leveler or serrated knife
Ingredients
- 1 box of white cake mix
- 1 cup Big Red soda
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring optional, for enhanced color
For the frosting:
- 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Big Red soda
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prep Pans: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the cake pans.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 1 cup of Big Red soda, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring for a deeper red color. Use an electric mixer set to medium speed to blend the ingredients into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Baking the Cake: Distribute the batter evenly across the greased pans. Allow the cake to bake for about 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out without any wet batter.
- Cooling and Frosting: Let the cakes rest in their pans for 10 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack to cool down entirely. Once cooled, level the cakes using a cake leveler or serrated knife.
- Prepare the Frosting: While the cakes are cooling, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of Big Red soda until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a portion of the frosting on top. Add the second layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate: You can decorate the cake with red sprinkles or maraschino cherries for an added festive touch.
Notes
- Diet Soda Version: Substitute Big Red soda with a diet version to reduce sugar content.
- Chocolate Twist: Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the cake mix for a chocolatey touch.
- Cream Soda Cake: Replace Big Red with cream soda for a different flavor profile.
- Fruity Flavors: Experiment with different sodas like orange or grape for a fruity twist.
- Layer Extras: Between layers, add a thin spread of raspberry jam or fresh raspberries for added flavor and texture.