3 ways to enjoy the new Coca-Cola Orange Cream soda

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Coca-Cola Orange Cream floats at Crestwood Pharmacy and Soda Foundation
We made a Coca-Cola Orange Cream ice cream float at Crestwood Pharmacy and Soda Fountain. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

A couple of weeks ago, the announcement of the brand-new Coca-Cola Orange Cream left us wondering: What are some unique ways we can try this new soda?

On its own, itโ€™s a subtle but recognizable orange-cream combo thatโ€™s a classic for a good reason. Not too sweet, not too orange-forwardโ€”and the perfect starting point for having a little fun in our test kitchen.

We put our creative brains together and found three sweet treats to make just in time for the beautiful spring weather. Nowโ€™s the timeโ€”find this new fizzy drink at grocery stores across Birmingham and try it for yourself.

1. Coca-Cola Orange Cream cake

The Coca-Cola Orange Cream cake was a hit in our office. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

If youโ€™ve lived in Birmingham or Alabama long enough, then you probably know about Coca-Cola cake. We took the simple, Southern classic and added a fun spinโ€ฆ with orange cream!

We took our favorite vanilla cake mix and per the box instructions added three eggs and vegetable oil, poured in one can of Coca-Cola Orange Cream (or 12 ounces) and baked at 350 degrees. Voilรก! 30 minutes later we had a deliciously creamy orange cake.

To add a decorative touch, top with vanilla frosting and some orange peels or wheels.

Bonus: You can enjoy this brand-new drink without all the sugar. Check out Coca-Cola Orange Cream Zero Sugar, distributed right here in Birmingham by Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED.

2. Orange cream floats

Coca-Cola Orange Cream floats at Crestwood Pharmacy and Soda Foundation
We made Coca-Cola Orange Cream floats at Crestwood Soda Fountain. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

My personal favorite out of these three treats: an orange cream float.

We stopped by Crestwood Pharmacy and Soda Fountain one morning, and they helped us craft our floats.

Hereโ€™s what we included:

  • 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
  • 1 can of Coca-Cola Orange Cream
  • We topped with whipped cream + a thinly-sliced orange wheel for visual flair

The homemade ice cream complemented the orange and vanilla flavors in the fizzy beverage. We couldnโ€™t get enough of this one!

Plus, the local old-fashioned soda fountain made for a good time.

3. Coca-Cola Orange Cream frozen pops

Coca-Cola Orange Cream ice pops
Stick your Coca-Cola Orange cream in an ice pop mold and get a tasty frozen treat. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Finally, the third Coca-Cola Orange Cream variation we tried was a tried-and-true frozen pop.

I poured the soda into an ice pop mold, snuck in an orange slice for an aesthetically pleasing feature and popped it in the freezer. The next day, my coworkers and I enjoyed the frozen treat.

Since Birmingham has been seeing some beautiful 60-degree weather, these were so much fun to eat outside as we soaked up the sun.

Grab your Coca-Cola Orange Cream or Coca-Cola Orange Cream Zero Sugar, and see how it inspires your next great flavor adventure, Birmingham.

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Callie Morrison
Callie Morrison
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