Whenever I host dinner parties, my friends beg me to make Joanna Gaines' decadent chocolate-cola cake

• The recipe’s star ingredient is cola, which goes into both the cake mix and the buttercream.
• It’s incredibly decadent, and I like to pair it with fresh strawberries.

Next, I preheat the oven and whisk together the dry ingredients.

This story was originally published on February 17, 2026, and most recently updated on July 29, 2026.