Root Beer Float Cake

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Servings: 16 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A nostalgic, moist white cake infused with root beer and topped with creamy whipped frosting
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This Root Beer Float Cake captures the essence of a classic summer treat in a convenient, shareable dessert. Using a simple white cake mix as a base, the batter is enriched with root beer, vegetable oil, and eggs to create a tender, flavorful crumb that is subtly sweet and aromatic. The real magic happens with the topping: a light, fluffy root beer cream made by blending instant pudding with chilled root beer and whipped topping. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing bake perfect for birthday parties, potlucks, or family movie nights. The combination of the soft cake and the airy, sweet frosting brings a fun, home-style comfort that everyone loves.

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Root Beer Float Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 16 Calories: 79.0

Description

This Root Beer Float Cake captures the essence of a classic summer treat in a convenient, shareable dessert. Using a simple white cake mix as a base, the batter is enriched with root beer, vegetable oil, and eggs to create a tender, flavorful crumb that is subtly sweet and aromatic. The real magic happens with the topping: a light, fluffy root beer cream made by blending instant pudding with chilled root beer and whipped topping. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, crowd-pleasing bake perfect for birthday parties, potlucks, or family movie nights. The combination of the soft cake and the airy, sweet frosting brings a fun, home-style comfort that everyone loves.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Generously grease and flour a 13x9x2 inch rectangular baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the dry cake mix, 1 1/4 cups root beer, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 2 eggs.
  4. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds until ingredients are moistened.
  5. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. While the cake cools, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, mix 1 envelope of instant pudding mix with 1/2 cup of chilled root beer.
  10. Beat the pudding mixture on high speed for about 4 minutes or until it is thickened and fluffy.
  11. Fold in 1/2 package (2.8 oz) of thawed whipped topping until well combined.
  12. Spread the root beer cream evenly over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 79.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.3g4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 94.1mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 15.1g6%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 6.8g
Protein 0.8g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For best results, ensure the root beer used for the frosting is well-chilled to help the pudding set firmly.

You can garnish the cake with crushed root beer-flavored hard candies for extra crunch and flavor.

Cover and refrigerate any leftovers to keep the frosting stable. The cake is best served chilled.

If using a different brand of cake mix, follow the package directions for the specific liquid and oil amounts required, substituting the liquid with root beer.

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