Cake Mix Soda Cake
A cake mix soda cake is a simple, fluffy dessert made by combining a boxed cake mix with a can of soda instead of eggs and oil for a light, flavorful treat.
Servings: 12
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) can carbonated soda or sparkling water
- 1 (13.25 ounce) box cake mix
- toppings as desired frosting, whipped topping, fresh fruit
Instructions
- Grease the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Preheat oven to 350℉ for aluminum or glass pans, or 325℉ if using a nonstick pan.
- Add the cake mix to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Form a well in the center and add the soda.
- Mix just until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes (or as directed on the package), until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool completely. Serve with toppings as desired.
Notes
Some fun cake combos:
Devil’s Food + Cola → classic “chocolate cola” vibe
Yellow Cake + Root Beer → tastes like a root beer float
White Cake + Orange Soda → creamsicle energy
Lemon Cake + Lemon-Lime Soda → super bright and fluffy
Spice Cake + Cream Soda → cozy, vanilla-spiced
Strawberry Cake + Ginger Ale → light, fruity fizz
Cherry Chip + Dr Pepper → cherry-cola twist
Angel Food + Lemon-Lime Soda → ultra airy
Butter Pecan + Cream Soda → buttery, toffee-ish notes
White (or Funfetti) + Grape Soda → playful and nostalgic
Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg