Description
These Cherry Cola Brownies are fudgy, rich brownies with a fun twist—infused with cherry cola and topped with a smooth cocoa frosting and maraschino cherries. Perfect for dessert lovers looking for a playful, flavorful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box fudge brownie mix (18.2 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup cherry cola soda
- ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries, plus more for garnish
- Frosting:
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cherry cola soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to brownie mix instructions and grease a baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brownie mix, vegetable oil, eggs, cherry cola, and chopped maraschino cherries. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake as directed on the box, typically 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While brownies are cooling, prepare frosting: In a bowl, beat softened butter and cocoa until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and cherry cola, mixing until creamy and spreadable.
- Once brownies are cooled, spread frosting evenly over the top.
- Garnish with extra maraschino cherries and serve.
Notes
- For extra cherry flavor, drain cherries slightly before adding to the batter.
- Ensure brownies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Cherry cola adds moisture and a subtle cherry flavor—do not substitute with diet soda for best results.
- Cut into squares and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cherry Cola Brownies, fudgy cherry brownies, soda-infused brownies, cherry dessert recipe, chocolate cherry brownies