Vanilla
Coca-Cola Cake
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
½ tsp salt
Coca-Cola Mixture:
½ cup butter
½ cup oil
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 cup Coca-Cola
Wet Ingredients:
1 tsp baking soda, mixed into ½ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 tbsp Deaf Girl Walking Vanilla Extract
Optional Marshmallow Addition:
Store-bought: 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
Homemade: Prepare marshmallows from the Maple Marshmallows recipe, substituting vanilla extract for maple.
Instructions
Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, sift together sugar, flour, and salt. Set aside.
Make the Coca-Cola Mixture:
In a saucepan, combine butter, oil, cocoa powder, and Coca-Cola.
Bring to a boil, then immediately pour into the dry ingredients. Stir to combine.
Add the Wet Ingredients:
Mix baking soda and buttermilk together, then add to the batter.
Stir in eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
If using store-bought mini marshmallows, fold them into the batter.
Bake the Cake:
Pour batter into a greased 9x13-inch pan.
Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 30–45 minutes, or until the cake reaches 200°F (93°C) in the center.
Marshmallow Layer (Optional):
If using homemade marshmallows, let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes after baking.
Pour the marshmallow fluff over the warm cake, spreading evenly.
Coca-Cola Frosting
Ingredients:
½ cup butter
3 tbsp cocoa powder
⅓ cup Coca-Cola
1 box powdered sugar
1 tbsp Deaf Girl Walking Vanilla Extract
1 cup toasted pecans
Instructions:
In a saucepan, combine butter, cocoa powder, and Coca-Cola.
Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and toasted pecans until smooth.
Pour over the cake and let cool. As it sets, it forms a crusty, delicious glaze. Ahh, delish!
Broiled Grapefruit
Broiled Grapefruit
Ingredients:
1 grapefruit, cut in half and sectioned (for easier eating)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp Deaf Girl Walking Vanilla Extract
Honey Drizzle:
¼ cup honey
1 tbsp Deaf Girl Walking Vanilla Extract
Instructions:
Prepare the Honey Drizzle:
In a small bowl, mix together honey and DGW vanilla extract.
Let sit while the grapefruit broils, allowing the flavors to meld.
Prepare the Grapefruit:
Preheat the broiler.
In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and vanilla extract.
Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the cut side of each grapefruit half.
Broil the Grapefruit:
Place the grapefruit halves on a baking sheet, cut-side up.
Broil for 3–5 minutes, or until the sugar caramelizes and bubbles.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.
Finish & Serve:
Drizzle the warm grapefruit with the honey mixture.
Enjoy this simple, delicious treat—sometimes, the simplest things taste the best!