No one can resist this retro spiced chocolate cake.

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This is a magical dessert that combines Dr. Pepper andspice cake.

Bonus: This recipe uses a whole 12-ounce can for the cake and icing.

Dr. Pepper cake cut into squares with one square lifted using a spatula

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The Dr. Pepper adds flavor and leavening, giving the light cake much of its rise.

Serve Dr. Pepper cake at your next potluck or family dinner and watch it disappear.

This recipe was developed by Catherine Jessee.

Dr. Pepper cake cut into squares with one square lifted using a spatula

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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.

Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

Bowl of dry ingredients whisked together for Dr. Pepper cake recipe

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Remove from the heat.

Immediately add the flour mixture and whisk to combine until no lumps remain.

Stir in the buttermilk, then the eggs and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.

Butter, sugar, cocoa, and Dr. Pepper in a sauce pan, boiled over a portable stove for Dr. Pepper cake recipe

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Whisk continuously until completely combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Dr. Pepper mixture poured into the bowl with dry ingredients for Dr. Pepper cake recipe

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About 10 minutes before the cake is done baking, prepare the icing.

Add the butter and stir until melted and smooth.

Remove from the heat and set aside until ready to use, stirring occasionally.

Buttermilk whisked into the cake batter for Dr. Pepper cake recipe

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Simple Tip!

Transfer the baked cake to a wire rack to cool slightly for about 10 minutes.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Eggs whisked into the Dr. Pepper cake batter

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Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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Dr. Pepper cake batter in a 9x13-inch baking pan

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Dr. Pepper boiling in a saucepan for Dr. Pepper cake recipe

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Reduced Dr. Pepper on a spoon to showcase desired texture for Dr. Pepper cake recipe

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Dr. Pepper reduction whisked with powdered sugar until a caramel colored icing is made for Dr. Pepper cake recipe

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Dr. Pepper icing poured onto the Dr. Pepper cake in the baking pan

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Icing spread until Dr. Pepper cake is completely covered

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Dr. Pepper cake slices on the counter

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