Cherry Cola Brownies

SERVES: 12

CHILL TIME: 1 Hr

COOK TIME: 30 Min

A splash of soda pop in the batter, makes our Cherry Cola brownies a stand-out. Everyone will know for sure that yours are homemade, which means you get to serve these with extra pride!

What You'll Need

BROWNIES
1 (19.9-ounce) package fudge brownie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup regular cola soda
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, plus 12 cherry halves for garnish
FROSTING
3 2/3 cups confectioners's sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
6 tablespoons regular cola soda
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, eggs, and cola; mix well. Stir in chopped cherries, then spread into prepared pan.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 1 hour.
In a medium bowl, place confectioners' sugar; set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, cola, and cocoa. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour cocoa mixture into confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
Spread frosting over brownies and garnish with cherries. Cut and serve.

Notes

If you liked this recipe, be sure to check out our collection of Top 15 Recipes with Cherries!
Plus, we've got more cola recipes we know you'll love, like our Chocolate Cola Cake.

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J Keith

Jul 17, 2017

How could I make this brownie more Fudge like and less Cake like?

Test Kitchen Team

Jul 18, 2017

Hi there! The Test Kitchen has not made this recipe with one less egg, which is what we would normally suggest to create a more fudge-like brownie. In this case, we believe that baking the brownies for 5 less minutes than the suggested baking time, or after a toothpick inserted in the center comes out fudgy/wet. Enjoy!

jthelander1231

Mar 11, 2016

Love cherry cola. This would be such a fun, unexpected brownie recipe!

Member 9875957

Nov 21, 2013

I added 1/2 teaspoon almond extract to the icing. It is addicting!! Loved by all.

kalerm 6094640

Aug 13, 2013

Would it be possible to use cherry flavored cola soda?

larrylike 9779057

Jun 10, 2013

Try duncan hines. You can make the cake or brownie.

riley123

Oct 18, 2012

I will definitely make again, but I will use a different brownie mix next time. I used Betty' Crockers, Fudge Brownie mix and the texture came out more like a cake than brownie. All in all, it was very easy to prepare and the frosting is the best!

JoyBook 4500817

Aug 08, 2013

That should be because of the liquid called for. This recipe (which I just saved to my "recipe box) has too little oil and much too much liquid for a brownie texture.