Coca-Cola cake was a favorite at family reunions during the 1950s.

Coca-Cola cakewas a favorite at family reunions during the 1950s.

Their rendition was called Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake.

Coca Cola Chocolate Cake

Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner

Coat 2 (9-inch) round baking pans with cooking spray; dust with flour.

Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until just blended after each addition.

Add melted chocolate, beating until just blended.

Place cola in a microwavable cup; microwave on HIGH until hot, about 45 seconds.

Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.

Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes.

Remove cakes from pans.

Transfer to wire racks, and cool completely, about 1 hour.

Spread Fudgy Cola Frosting between cake layers and on top and sides of cake.

Garnish with sugar pearls.