dr. pepper cake - texas style

Recipe by
Lori L (JostLori)
San Diego

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

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For dr. pepper cake - texas style

  • CAKE:
  • 1 box
    german chocolate cake mix
  • 1 box
    instant chocolate pudding (3.4 oz)
  • 4
    eggs
  • 1 can
    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

How To Make dr. pepper cake - texas style

  • 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.

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