Best Dr Pepper Cake Texas Style Recipes

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DR PEPPER SHEET CAKE



Dr Pepper Sheet Cake image

When we visited the Dr Pepper museum in Dublin, Texas, I bought a Dr Pepper cake mix. It was so delicious that I decided to come up with my own sheet cake version. It's become a family favorite. —Karen Daigle, Burleson, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 32m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups Dr Pepper
1 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup Dr Pepper
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon. In a small saucepan, combine Dr Pepper, butter and cocoa; bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Add eggs, whisking constantly., Transfer to prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes., Meanwhile, for icing, combine butter, Dr Pepper and cocoa in a small saucepan; stir over medium heat until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Beat in confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and vanilla until smooth., Remove cake from oven; place on a wire rack and let cool completely. Spread frosting evenly over cake; sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DR PEPPER CAKE



Dr Pepper Cake image

This is my favorite "go-to" recipe for any time I have to take food anywhere. Everyone loves it. When it is baked in layers rather than in a single layer, it presences will make people say "wow." It is a crowd-pleaser! -Shannon Parum, Vernon, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
4 large eggs
1 can (12 ounces) Dr Pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1 container (12 ounces) whipped cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup baking cocoa
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, combine cake and pudding mixes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in Dr Pepper and vanilla., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in cocoa. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

DR. PEPPER CAKE - TEXAS STYLE



Dr. Pepper Cake - Texas Style image

A real Texas treat. Everything's better with Dr. Pepper! Recipe adapted by S. Parum, Vernon, Texas.

Provided by Lori Loucas

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

CAKE:
1 box german chocolate cake mix
1 box instant chocolate pudding (3.4 oz)
4 eggs
1 can(s) dr. pepper (12 oz)
1 tsp vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1 pkg cream cheese, whipped (12 oz, room temp)
1/3 c butter, softened
1/3 c cocoa, unsweetened
3 1/2 c confectioners sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of three greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine cake and pudding mixes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in Dr Pepper and vanilla.
  • 3. Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely.
  • 4. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in cocoa. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy.
  • 5. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.

TEXAS DR PEPPER CAKE



Texas Dr Pepper Cake image

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Provided by Kathleen Riemer

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup margarine
1 cup dr. pepper
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 cups flour, sifted
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. For the Frosting: 1/2 cup Dr. Pepper 1/4 cup margarine 3 tablespoons cocoa 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat Dr. Pepper with margarine, but do not boil. Set aside. Sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cocoa. Beat together eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and baking soda. Add hot Dr. Pepper mixture to dry ingredients. Stir in egg mixture and blend well. Pour into greased and floured 15x10-inch sheet cake pan. Bake for 25 minutes. For the Frosting: About 5 minutes before cake is done, heat Dr. Pepper, margarine, and cocoa. Stir in powdered sugar, pecans, and vanilla. Spread frosting on while cake is still hot. Read more at http://www.recipelion.com/Chocolate-Cake-Recipes/Texas-Chocolate-Dr-Pepper-Cake/ml/1#63jPbHEJ4WVkPiFM.99

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