Moist bars blended with cherry soda, Monster Energy, and topped with a bright glaze. Bold, decadent dessert for any occasion.
# Components:
→ Cake Base
01 - 1 cup Monster Energy drink (original or cherry flavor)
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 cup cherry soda
10 - 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
→ Cherry Soda Glaze
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cherry soda
13 - 1 tablespoon Monster Energy drink
14 - 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice (optional, for color)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Add Monster Energy drink and cherry soda to the bowl, whisking gently to combine.
04 - In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just blended.
06 - Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries until evenly distributed.
07 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center returns clean or with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow cake to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar with cherry soda, Monster Energy drink, and maraschino cherry juice until smooth and pourable.
10 - Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake, allow to set, then cut into bars and serve.
