Reviewed by: Cindy Hatcher
3 ways to enjoy the new Coca-Cola Orange Cream soda
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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, it’s a subtle but recognizable orange-cream combo that’s a classic for a good reason. Not too sweet, not too orange-forward—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. Now’s the time—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 you’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 spin… 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. Voilá! 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
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.
Here’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 couldn’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
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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