McDonald’s points to pre-chilled water and syrup, a syrup ratio that accounts for melting ice, filtered water and a slightly wider straw. The way it serves the drink gets a lot of attention.

McDonald’s chills the water and Coke syrup first

According to McDonald’s own explanation, both are chilled before they reach the dispenser. The fountain system stays cold, too.

The syrup ratio accounts for melting ice

The company says its serving ratio allows for ice to melt. That’s more precise than saying it has a secret extra-sugary recipe.

It also doesn’t establish that ordering without ice is a guaranteed sweeter-drink trick. McDonald’s doesn’t make that promise in its explanation.

The water gets filtered

McDonald’s says it filters the water before it enters the fountains. Its FAQ doesn’t claim that every other restaurant uses an inferior system.

Yes, McDonald’s mentions the straw

The chain says its straw is a little wider than a typical one to let more Coke flavor reach your taste buds. That’s its explanation, rather than proof that everyone will prefer the drink.

Does everyone think McDonald’s Coke tastes better?

Taste is personal. You can prefer a can, a bottle or another restaurant’s fountain Coke. McDonald’s describes steps it takes to serve its soda consistently, not a taste-test result that settles the argument.

So if you’ve always thought the drive-thru Coke hits differently, those are the details the company actually confirms.

For the other half of that order, here’s what to know about requesting fresh McDonald’s fries and why the vegan answer changes by country.

Ingredients For Making a Rum and Coke Cake Sundae

• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup butter
• ½ cup milk
• 2 cups Cake Flour (you can use all purpose)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup cocoa powder (we used Hershey’s Special Dark!)
• 1 cup of cola
• 1 shot of rum

Instructions for Making a Rum and Coke Cake Sundae

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Grease and flour a 9×13 pan.

3. Using a hand mixer, combine the sugar, eggs, vanilla, butter and milk, and blend until smooth.

4. Add the flour, baking soda and cocoa powder. Mix well. (We do not use a two bowl method because we don’t like the extra dirty dishes! It comes out the same every time!)

5. Stir in the rum and coke, mix well.

6. Pour into the greased pan, tap the pan on the counter a few times to remove air bubbles.

7. Bake for 40 minutes or until a knife (toothpick, your choice) comes out clean when inserted in the middle.

Serving Suggestion

Make an adult sundae! Top with ice cream, hot fudge and cherries that have been soaked in rum! Enjoy.

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Rum and Coke Cake Sundae Is Beyond Delicious

Course Death By Dessert

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 4 -6

Author Jamie

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup butter
• ½ cup milk
• 2 cups Cake Flour you can use all purpose
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup cocoa powder we used Hershey’s Special Dark!
• 1 cup of cola
• 1 shot of rum

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350
• Grease and flour a 9x13 pan
• Using a hand mixer, combine the sugar, eggs, vanilla, butter and milk, blend until smooth
• Add the flour, baking soda and cocoa powder. Mix well. (We do not use a two bowl method
• because we don’t like the extra dirty dishes! It comes out the same every time!)
• Lastly, stir in the rum and coke, mix well.
• Pour into the greased pan, tap the pan on the counter a few times to remove air bubbles.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until a knife (toothpick, your choice) comes out clean when inserted in
• the middle.