What Is Cola and How Can I Use It?

Wondering what to do with cola? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 85 recipes to put it to work.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size unknown (100g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 20Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.0g 0%

Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 4mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 5.2g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 5.2

Protein 0.0g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 0% • Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Cola is usually found in the beverages section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Cola is a member of the Beverages US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does cola weigh?

Amount	Weight

Beverages

Beer 431 Creme de menthe 43 Brandy 416 Rum 290 Vodka 132 Cognac 125 Tequila 80 Gin 28 Whiskey 80 Bourbon whiskey 86

In Chinese:	可乐
British (UK) term:
en français:	cola
en español:	cola

Recipes using cola

There are 85 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Cola Sheet Cake with Hot Fudge Icing

Cola sheet cake with cola and marshmallows in the batter for a moist chocolate crumb, topped with hot fudge cola icing and chopped nuts. The classic Southern church-supper sheet cake.

Cola Sheet Cake with Hot Fudge Icing

Cola sheet cake with cola and marshmallows in the batter for a moist chocolate crumb, topped with hot fudge cola icing and chopped nuts. The classic Southern church-supper sheet cake.

Brazilian Iced Chocolate - with Coke

Brazilian iced chocolate with Coke layers melted unsweetened chocolate, double-strength coffee, hot milk, and chilled cola over ice. A retro Brazilian beverage that fizzes between dessert and drink.

Cola Chicken Wings

The taste does sound too good to be true but find out for yourself with this recipe that's easy to understand and follow.

Chauvinist Pig Sauce (For Pulled Pork)

Had some leftover pulled pork and wanted something a little different than your standard barbeque sauce. Why "Chauvinist Pig"? Secret's in the sauce!

Cola Barbecued Ribs

These delicious cola barbecued ribs will for sure satisfy your tummy.

Favourite Coca Cola Cake

Coca Cola cake, a moist, fudgy chocolate cake with cola whisked into both the batter and the glossy poured frosting. The fizz keeps the crumb tender while a warm cocoa icing sinks right in.

Favourite Coca Cola Cake

Coca Cola cake, a moist, fudgy chocolate cake with cola whisked into both the batter and the glossy poured frosting. The fizz keeps the crumb tender while a warm cocoa icing sinks right in.

Cola Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

Southern-style chocolate cola cake loaded with mini marshmallows, made in a 9x13 pan and frosted warm with peanut butter frosting. A potluck legend that feeds a crowd.

Pepsi-Cola Cake/Broiled Peanut Butter Frosting

Pepsi-Cola cake is a fudgy chocolate sheet cake made with real Pepsi, buttermilk, cocoa, and mini marshmallows, topped with a broiled peanut butter and brown sugar frosting studded with chopped peanuts.

Bedroom Calling Shot

The Bedroom Calling Shot is a potent four-spirit cocktail mixing tequila, vodka, gin, and rum with cola and whiskey sour mix. One sip and you'll know how it got its name.

Cherry Coke Salad

Retro Southern Jello salad with dark cherries, crushed pineapple, and pecans set in cherry gelatin and Coca-Cola. Molded, chilled, and ready to steal the potluck.

Japanese Pickled Cauliflower with Cola

Japanese pickled cauliflower brined in cola, white wine vinegar, and sugar with bell pepper and celery. A quirky, sweet-tangy quick pickle ready overnight.

Chinese Pepper Steak Coca-Cola

Grilled steak marinated in Coca-Cola, garlic, and aromatics. This easy Chinese-inspired recipe tenderizes beef with a sweet-savory glaze, ready in 45 minutes.

Coca-Cola Carrot Cake

Not your grandma's carrot cake. This one's spiked with Coca-Cola, loaded with grated carrots, nuts, and coconut, then drenched in a hot cocoa-cola syrup that soaks right through the warm crumb. Serves 16.

Coca-Cola Carrot Cake

Pepsi-Cola Cake with Broiled Peanut Butter Fro

Cola chocolate cake with marshmallows baked in, topped with a broiled peanut butter and brown sugar frosting loaded with chopped peanuts. A true Southern classic.

Brazilian Iced Chocolate

Brazilian iced chocolate with melted unsweetened chocolate, double-strength coffee, milk, and chilled cola poured over ice. A fizzy, caffeinated chocolate drink topped with whipped cream or ice cream.

Chili Krieghauser

Chili Krieghauser with ground beef, French onion soup, kidney beans, and a splash of cola plus cocoa for unexpected depth. The midwestern-style cookoff chili with a secret ingredient list.

Coke-A-Cola Cake

Coca-Cola cake is a moist Southern chocolate sheet cake made with real cola and miniature marshmallows that melt and float to the top as it bakes. Rich, fudgy, and old-fashioned in the best way.

Cola Cake with Broiled Peanut Butter Frosting

Cola Cake with Broiled Peanut Butter Frosting recipe

Delicious Fuss Free Cola Cake

Cola cake: a Southern chocolate sheet cake made with real cola, melted marshmallows, cocoa, and tangy buttermilk. Fudgy, fizzy, and a one-bowl Saturday afternoon project.

Godiva Ice Cream Soda

Godiva ice cream soda with chocolate cream liqueur, cola, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A boozy, fizzy float that takes 5 minutes and three ingredients.

Twin Cheese Dip

Twin cheese dip blends sharp cheddar and Roquefort with Coca-Cola, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. A retro whipped cheese spread that chills overnight for bold, tangy flavor.