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2-Ingredient Cake Mix and Soda Recipe

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This 2-ingredient cake mix and soda recipe is the ultimate quick and easy dessert! With just a box of cake mix and a can of soda, you can whip up a soft, fluffy cake in minutes—no eggs, oil, or milk required. Perfect for busy days, last-minute guests, or when you’re craving something sweet without the fuss. Choose your favorite cake mix and soda combo for endless flavor possibilities!

Ingredients

1 box cake mix (any flavor - chocolate, vanilla, lemon, red velvet, etc.)
1 (12 oz. can soda (choose a flavor that complements your cake mix — e.g., Coke with chocolate, Sprite with lemon, cherry soda with vanilla)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix dry cake mix and soda in a large bowl until smooth (no eggs, no oil, no milk needed!).
  3. Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch pan or two 8-inch round pans.
  4. Bake according to the cake mix box instructions for the pan size you’re using, usually 25–35 minutes.
  5. Cool before slicing. Add frosting, powdered sugar, or enjoy plain.

Notes

For a lighter cake: Use diet soda or flavored sparkling water.
 
For richer flavor: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a handful of chocolate chips before baking.
 
For cupcakes: Bake 15–18 minutes instead.
 

Chocolate Cake Mix Variations

Chocolate + Coke – Classic rich chocolate flavor.
Chocolate + Cherry Cola – Black Forest vibes without the fuss.
Chocolate + Root Beer – Sweet, creamy root beer float taste.
Chocolate + Dr Pepper – Slight cherry-spice undertone.
Chocolate + Orange Soda – Tastes like a chocolate orange candy.
 

Vanilla/White Cake Mix Variations

Vanilla + Cream Soda – Soft, buttery vanilla cream flavor.
Vanilla + Orange Soda – Dreamsicle-inspired cake.
Vanilla + Strawberry Soda – Sweet, fruity twist.
Vanilla + Grape Soda – Fun purple carnival flavor.
Vanilla + Lemon-Lime Soda – Light and refreshing.
 

Lemon/Yellow Cake Mix Variations

Lemon + Lemon-Lime Soda – Extra bright citrus burst.
Lemon + Ginger Ale – Mild, refreshing ginger-citrus blend.
Lemon + Raspberry Soda – Tart and sweet combo.
Yellow + Cola – Classic old-fashioned “Coke cake” taste.
Yellow + Pineapple Soda – Tropical summer flavor.
 

Fun & Specialty Variations

Red Velvet + Cream Soda – Rich and smooth with a hint of vanilla.
Red Velvet + Cherry Soda – Bold cherry-chocolate flavor.
Strawberry + Lemon-Lime Soda – Sweet and tangy summer cake.
Funfetti + Cream Soda – Birthday cake in minutes.
Spice Cake + Ginger Ale – Cozy fall flavor with a warm kick.
 
 

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