Some snacks seem incomplete without a fizzy cola, whether it’s a cheesy pizza, a loaded burger, crispy chilli potatoes or spicy chicken wings. This refreshing kick of sweetness goes great with the yummy flavours. But why stick to just drinking it when you can cook with it too? With a little imagination, cola can be the secret ingredient to some surprisingly delicious dishes. Ready to switch things up? Here are some fun cola-based recipes you can try at home.
Here are 5 best and delicious cola-flavored recipes that you can try:
1. Ice Cream Float
The ice cream float or coke float is a classic treat consisting of a glass of coke (or any cola) and a big scoop of vanilla ice cream mixed together. Somehow, these two simple ingredients combine to create something magical. According to legend, the ice cream float was invented in Pennsylvania in 1874 by Robert McKay Greene, who worked in the soda fountain business. The coke float is perfect for parties – it’s very easy to make, and guests are always impressed.
Also read: Soda + ice cream = bliss: 5 tips for making ice cream floats at home
2. Diet Cola Chicken
Who knew diet cola could be more than just a drink? Turns out it can also help create a sweet and tangy chicken dish. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the Diet Cola Chicken recipe. The carbonation adds a unique twist that makes the dish delicious and fun. Ready to experiment? Click here for the full recipe.
Photo Credit: iStock
3. Thumbs Up Chocolate Cake
Cola can bring a whole new dimension to desserts, too. Take this Thumbs Up chocolate cake, for example. It’s soft, moist, fluffy—and yes, made with cola. You can use other colas too, and if you’re more of a vanilla cake fan, Sprite works wonders. This is a fun recipe to try with kids, who will love watching the soda infuse the cake batter. Find the full recipe here.
4. Milk Cola
Think of Doodh Cola as a Desi twist on the classic ice cream float. This refreshing combo blends milk and cola to create a unique drink. Balwant Singh Dhaba in Kolkata claims to have invented it and people flock there to try it. You can make this unique drink at home with just milk, cola, a little sugar and some ice.
Also Read: 6 famous Indian snacks from the 90s that will take you back to your childhood
5. Cola Chicken Burger
Add cola to your grilled chicken patties and watch them transform into something special. The cola caramelizes, adding a sweet layer to the burger that balances out the salty flavor. Grill your patties, top them with cheese, fresh onion rings, and jalapenos, and you’ve got a burger like no other.
Have you tried any of these cola recipes before? Let us know in the comments!