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Moist Dr Pepper Sheet Cake with Praline Glaze

A close-up of a rich, dark slice of Dr Pepper cake topped with a glossy caramel-pecan glaze.
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Bake a simple, moist sheet cake using Dr Pepper soda for a unique flavor. This recipe includes instructions for a rich, sweet praline glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Dr Pepper soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Dr Pepper soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, 1 cup of Dr Pepper, and buttermilk. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture just begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
  4. Pour the hot liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix well until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs and vanilla extract. Gently fold the egg mixture into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  7. To make the praline glaze, combine the butter, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of Dr Pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for exactly one minute, then remove from heat.
  8. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until the glaze is smooth. If using, stir in the chopped pecans.
  9. Pour the warm glaze evenly over the cooled cake. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving your Dr Pepper cake.

Notes

  • The carbonation in the Dr Pepper helps create a tender crumb in this soda cake.
  • You can substitute the praline glaze with a simple cream cheese frosting if you prefer a tangier topping.
  • This cake tastes best when served at room temperature.

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