This easy soda cake recipe is one of my favourite quick bakes. It’s soft, sweet, and surprisingly fluffy — and the best part? You only need five ingredients and your favourite fizzy drink!
I used 100 Plus, a lightly sweetened electrolyte drink, but this recipe works with any bubbly soda you have on hand — from Coke and Fanta to plain soda water or creaming soda.
Whether you're making a fun twist on a coke cake recipe or experimenting with different soda cake combinations, this is a flexible, dairy-free, egg-free, and refined sugar-free dessert that’s perfect for a last-minute treat.
If you love fun and fuss-free plant-based bakes like this one, be sure to check out my other easy cake recipes, like this 2 ingredient chocolate cake, my ultra-moist purple sweet potato chocolate cake, or this nostalgic Oreo cake that’s always a crowd favourite. And if you’re into tropical fruits, don’t miss my popular 2 ingredient papaya cake — it’s a tropical dream!
Why I love making this 5 ingredient soda cake
- ✅ Just 5 ingredients you already have at home
- 🌱 Plant-based: completely dairy-free and egg-free
- 🍰 Soft, fluffy texture with a golden crust
- ⚡ No electric mixer needed — just whisk and bake
- 🥥 A subtle coconut flavour when you use unrefined coconut oil
- 🥤 Works with any bubbly drink — cola, orange soda, lemonade, or even fizzy water!
Ingredients needed for this soda cake
To make this easy soda can cake, you’ll need:
- 1 can (325 ml) 100 Plus, or your soda of choice (like Coke, Fanta, soda water)
- 2 ⅓ cups self-rising flour
- ⅔ cup coconut sugar
- ⅔ cup coconut oil (unrefined for best coconut flavour)
- ½ teaspoon salt
📝 Tip: If you’re using a soda that’s already very sweet (like Fanta or Coke), you can slightly reduce the coconut sugar if you prefer less sweetness.
If you're after something even simpler, you might also love my 2 ingredient chocolate cake — it’s made with real apples and chocolate and is deliciously rich, gooey, and comes together in minutes!
How to make this soda cake
Step-by-step instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Mix all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl — sift the coconut sugar to remove any lumps, and add in the flour and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients: pour in the coconut oil and soda.
- Whisk everything together until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 7-inch cake pan.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, then cover with foil and bake another 20 minutes to prevent the top from burning.
- Cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting. It’s easiest to slice once slightly cooled but is most delicious served warm!
Tips and tricks for perfecting your soda can cake
- Don’t skip the foil during the last part of baking — it helps keep the top from getting too dark.
- Make sure to use unrefined coconut oil to get that tropical coconut taste.
- Try different soda cake combinations — orange soda makes a fruity twist, while cola adds a classic nostalgic flavour.
- Let the cake cool a little bit before slicing for neater cuts.
- This cake is also delicious topped with coconut yogurt or a quick glaze made from icing sugar and lemon juice.
Frequently asked questions about soda cake
Yes! Any carbonated drink will work. You can try Coke, Fanta, Sprite, creaming soda, sparkling water, or even sugar-free sodas.
Yes, this is a completely vegan soda cake — no eggs or dairy required.
You can substitute with any neutral vegetable oil, but the coconut oil adds a lovely flavour and richness to the cake.
Yes! You can use any brown sugar to keep this cake refined sugar free. Alternatively, you can also use regular white sugar if you prefer.
Fun soda cake combinations to try
This cake is super flexible. Here are some fun soda cake combinations to inspire your next bake:
- Coca Cola: for a classic coke cake recipe
- Fanta + orange zest: for a citrusy twist
- Creaming soda + vanilla extract: for a birthday cake flavour
- Lemon soda + poppy seeds: for a refreshing tea cake
- Plain soda water + cinnamon: for a lighter, spiced version
Common mistakes to avoid when making soda cake
- Using flat soda – carbonation is key for a fluffy rise!
- Skipping the sift – coconut sugar can be lumpy, so sift for a smoother batter.
- Overbaking – check at the 50-minute mark; it should be golden and springy.
- Not covering the cake – this leads to an over-browned top before the middle cooks through.
Let's make a soda cake!
With just a soda can and four pantry staples, you can whip up a fluffy, moist cake in under an hour. Try it with your favourite fizzy drink and let me know which soda cake combinations you love most!
For more easy bakes and creative cake ideas, don’t miss my 2 ingredient chocolate cake, the fruity papaya cake, or my decadent Oreo cake.
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Soda Cake
Ingredients
- 1 can soda (I use 100 plus) 325ml
- 2⅓ cup self rising flour
- ⅔ cup coconut sugar or any brown sugar
- ⅔ cup coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Mix all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl — sift the coconut sugar to remove any lumps, and add in the flour and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients: pour in the coconut oil and soda.
- Whisk everything together until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 7-inch cake pan.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, then cover with foil and bake another 20 minutes to prevent the top from burning.
- Cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting. It’s easiest to slice once slightly cooled but is most delicious served warm!
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