Need a quick and easy treat? Grab a can of soda and a box of cake mix and you can make this easy 2 ingredient spice cake! Seriously, this is so simple that anyone can make it. The carbonation helps the cake rise and become fluffy without any other ingredients. Perfect for fall, it’s got all those classic aromatic spice flavors. Great for dessert or to serve at brunch with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients and Instructions
As mentioned, you only need two ingredients!
Here are my product recommendations:
- Soda – I recommend using Olipop crisp apple soda, because the apple flavor pair so well with spices like cinnamon and cloves in the cake mix. A can of ginger ale from any brand also works! Sparkling apple cider (must be sparkling; the carbonation is important!) can also be used.
- Cake mix – I used Ducan Hines Signature Spice Cake Mix and recommend sticking with this. If you can’t find it, you can try subbing another cake mix, but try to look for a box that has the same amount of cake mix (they can vary quite a bit from brand to brand).
Once you’ve got your two ingredients, pour them both in a bowl and stir together until the mixture is just combined and there are no more large lumps of dry cake mix (a few small lumps are fine).
Divide that into two greased 8-inch round cake pans, bake it at 350 degrees F for about 18-20 minutes, and boom – a delicious treat awaits!
Recipe FAQ
Here are some common questions that may come up as you’re preparing this recipe:
Store the cake at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Yes! You can try a box of chocolate cake mix with a can of Coca Cola, a box of lemon cake mix with a can of lemon-lime soda, or a box of carrot cake mix with a can of ginger ale. Feel free to test out a few options and get creative!
Allergens in this Recipe
Disclaimer: Always double check ingredients and labels yourself prior to making a recipe. While I try to check all ingredients for allergens, there’s always the chance I may miss something, or manufacturer formulations can change.
As written using the ingredients I chose, this recipe is dairy free, egg free, nut free, and soy free. Of course, manufacturer formulations can change at any time, so always double check the box at the point of purchase to confirm it meets your needs.
This recipe does contain wheat/gluten in the spice cake mix. I do not believe this recipe would work with a gluten-free cake mix (but I have not tried it to confirm that).
More Desserts with 5 Ingredients or Less
If you’re looking for more dessert ideas that use just a few ingredients, be sure to give one of these a try:
- 3 ingredient marshmallow cereal treats
- 5 ingredient brownie mix cookies
- 5 ingredient pumpkin truffles
- 5 ingredient pumpkin bread
- 3 ingredient lemon bars
- 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies
I hope you enjoy this recipe! If you get a chance to try it, please leave a recipe rating or comment below.
2 Ingredient Spice Cake
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz box Ducan Hines Signature Spice Cake Mix (or another boxed spice cake mix)
- 12 oz can Olipop Crisp Apple Soda (or ginger ale or sparkling cider)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8-inch-round cake pans.
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In a mixing bowl, stir together the cake mix and soda until just combined.
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Divide the mixture between the two cake pans. Bake both pans on the center rack at 350 degrees F for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick pulls clean from the center. Let cool in the pan, then enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition analysis (approximate per serving): 146 calories, 1.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 300 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1.5 g fiber, 15 g sugar, 1 g protein, Vitamin D: 0%, Calcium: 4%, Iron: 5%, Potassium: 0%
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