Root Beer Float Cake Recipe

This Root Beer Float Cake Recipe combines the classic flavors of root beer and vanilla ice cream into a delightful dessert. It’s a fun twist on traditional cake, perfect for parties or summer gatherings.

The recipe is straightforward, making it easy to create a delicious cake that captures the essence of a root beer float. Enjoy this sweet treat with friends and family!

Delicious Root Beer Float Cake

This cake features a moist root beer-flavored base topped with a creamy vanilla frosting, reminiscent of the beloved root beer float. The preparation time is about 20 minutes, with a total baking time of 30 minutes, serving approximately 12 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup root beer
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Root beer candies or chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix root beer, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
Frost the Cake: Once the cake is cool, spread the whipped frosting evenly over the top.
Garnish and Serve: If desired, garnish with root beer candies or chocolate shavings. Slice and serve the cake chilled or at room temperature.