Best Root Beer Float Cake W Root Beer Spiced Whipped Cream Frosting Recipes

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OLD FASHIONED ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE



Old Fashioned Root Beer Float Cake image

Notes about the recipe: This was one of the cakes entered in the Whirlpool Unique Cake Contest I judged last year, kind of like the Pillsbury Bake Off. It was made by Jacquelyn Smola from Piedmont, OK and it was so fun and festive looking I really wanted to share it with you for a birthday party idea and make it for Gio this year. My absolute favorite drink is a root beer float so it was hard to not give this the first place prize. But there were other judges who kept me from tipping the scale right to root beer. A chocolate cake with toffee topping won first instead and the $10,000 prize, which she donated to Heifer International. And I got a new Whirlpool kitchen out of the deal! I've also had root beer cookies, brought to me by a baking fan in Rochester, New York.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter
2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups cake flour
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 teaspoons water
4 eggs
1 tablespoon root beer extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
7 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 cups butter
3 to 5 tablespoons heavy cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
Equipment: 12 elbow straws and colored streamers

Steps:

  • Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter; then add the sugar and continue mixing until light and fluffy.
  • Meanwhile, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the water and eggs to the butter mixture until blended. Mix in the root beer extract and vanilla. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to form a smooth batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake until just set, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool in pans for 5 minutes, and then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely before frosting.
  • Make the Frosting: In a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the confectioners' sugar and butter. Mix on low speed until well blended; then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes. Add the cream and vanilla and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream if needed to reach spreading consistency.
  • To decorate the cake: Place 1 cooled cake layer on a cake stand, frost the top surface, and chill for 15 minutes (or freeze 5 minutes). Place the second cake layer on top, inverting it to create a flat top, and push down on it slightly. Frost the sides and top with a thin layer of frosting to hold in any crumbs (called a crumb layer), and chill 30 minutes or freeze 15 minutes.
  • Apply a second layer of frosting to finish off the cake, swirling the frosting a bit. Place 12 elbow straws in the cake around the top, and place colored streamers around the edge of the cake flowing down to the base.

ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE



Root Beer Float Cake image

I add root beer to both the cake batter and fluffy frosting of this summery dessert to get that great root beer float taste. Serve this moist cake to a bunch of hungry kids and watch it disappear! -Kat Thompson, Prineville, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1-3/4 cups cold root beer, divided
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1-1/4 cups root beer, oil and eggs. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes or stir by hand for 3 minutes. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the whipped topping mix and remaining root beer. Beat until soft peaks form. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE



Root Beer Float Cake image

Everyone loved this Root Beer Float Cake!! The cake is a vanilla and chocolate root beer marbled cake with a layer of chocolate cream and a root beer whipped cream.

Provided by Julianne Dell

Categories     Cake

Time 53m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 box (15oz) white cake mix
3 large eggs
¾ cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons root beer extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon root beer extract
Cherries for garnish
Hot fudge sauce for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch by 13-inch baking sheet/pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil and vanilla extract and stir until well combined.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and milk and melt in 30-second increments, stirring occasionally until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
  • Stir 2 teaspoons of root beer extract into the melted chocolate and mix until smooth.
  • Divide the cake batter into halves. Stir the melted chocolate into half of the cake batter and mix until smooth.
  • Pour both cake batter into your pan, swirling the cake mix together with a knife.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. To test the cake for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, your cake is done. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, run a knife around the outside edges of the cake. Place a piece of parchment paper on your countertop and quickly flip the pan over, tapping the bottom of the pan to help release the cake from the pan. Once released, use the parchment paper to help flip the cake back over so it is right-side up. Use a large serrated knife and divide the cake in half.
  • Take a flat cookie sheet and slide it between the layers to separate them. Set the top of the cake aside. Gently place the bottom of the cake back in the pan.
  • Remove the cream cheese from the wrapper and microwave for 20 seconds. Beat the softened cream cheese for 1-2 minutes to remove the lumps.
  • Slowly add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time followed by the cocoa powder, scraping down the bowl as needed. The cream cheese will start to thicken. Add the vanilla extract and mix until it's well combined.
  • Gently spread the cream cheese over the bottom layer of the cake. Then slowly place the top layer of cake back into the pan, gently pressing into the cream cheese.
  • Refrigerate the cake until you're ready to add the whipped topping.
  • Chill the mixing bowl and whisk into the freezer for 5-10 minutes to chill.
  • Pour the heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and use an electric mixer to beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until the cream gets bubbly. Slowly add the powdered sugar and root beer extract and continue beating on high speed until peaks start to form.
  • Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake.
  • This cake must be refrigerated. Serve with drizzled hot fudge sauce and a cherry on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 451 calories, Sugar 26 g, Sodium 149.6 mg, Fat 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, TransFat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, Cholesterol 79.7 mg

ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE W. ROOT BEER SPICED WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING



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This is great! Make sure you wait until you're ready to serve before adding the crushed root beer candy. The prep time includes cooling time. Oh yeah, this is great with a cold glass of root beer on the side.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h33m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 ounce) package Betty Crocker super moist white cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons crushed root beer decorative candies (garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Grease bottom only of 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
  • Beat cake mix, water, oil, and egg whites in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds; move to medium speed for 2 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of batter.
  • To the reserved batter, add the allspice and cinnamon; stir and set aside. Pour remaining batter into pan.
  • Drop the reserved batter by tablespoons all around the batter in the pan (about 12 to 14 mounds); swirl the batter together in an "S" shape.
  • Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely for 1 hour. After cake is cooled, make frosting.
  • Beat all the ingredients of the frosting together in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Frost the cake. Just before serving, sprinkle each piece with crushed root beer candies. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.2, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 21.7, Sodium 246.1, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 16.1, Protein 2.4

ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKES



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Make and share this Root Beer Float Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TeksGlutes

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24 Cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup root beer Schnapps
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned style root beer (like A&W or Dads)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups dark brown sugar
1 cup butter
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup root beer
3 tablespoons root beer Schnapps (*)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • In a bowl, mix together root beer schnapps, root beer, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, mix until smooth.
  • Sift in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Mix with hand mixer on low, while slowly pouring in root beer mixture.
  • Mix until smooth and lump free.
  • Pour into lined cupcake pan. (Use foil cupcake liners to avoid leakage later.) Fill nearly to the top, you may think its over-filled, but it puffs up perfectly this way. Don't be tempted to use more than 24 cupcake cups.
  • Bake for 15- 20 minutes, until golden brown and cake springs back when touched.
  • While cupcakes are baking, prepare your butter cream and root beer glaze. For glaze, put all ingredients into a bowl and mix with a wisk until smooth and lump free.
  • To assemble, start by letting cupcakes cool, still in the pan.
  • While still slightly warm, pour 1 Tbs. of root beer schnapps over each cupcake. Pour on slowly to allow schnapps ( or regular root beer for the kiddies) to soak inches.
  • Once the schnapps has soaked in and let sit for a few minutes, pour a couple tablespoons of glaze over each cupcake.
  • When the glaze sets up a bit and isn't too runny, put a "scoop" of buttercream atop each. For an added touch, you can even place a root beer barrel candy on each one.

ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE



Root Beer Float Cake image

Make and share this Root Beer Float Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box white cake mix
1 3/4 cups cold root beer, divided
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 envelope whipped dessert topping mix

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, 1 1/4 cup root beer, oil and eggs.
  • Beat on low speed for 2 minutes or stir by hand for 3 minutes.
  • Pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • In another mixing bowl, combine the whipped topping and remaining root beer.
  • Beat until soft peaks form.
  • Frost cake.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.2, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 306.3, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 27.7, Protein 3

ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE



Root Beer Float Cake image

Ice cream isn't needed to capture the flavor of family-favorite floats! Just add root beer to white cake mix!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
1 1/4 cups root beer
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon root beer concentrate or 1 tablespoon root beer-flavored syrup
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
1/3 cup crushed root beer-flavored hard candies (about 10)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, root beer, oil and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 32 to 36 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan, about 1 hour.
  • Stir root beer concentrate into frosting. Spread over cake. Just before serving, sprinkle with crushed candies. (Candies will begin to melt 1 to 3 hours after sprinkled on cake.) Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 2 g

ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE I



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This cake has good old fashioned flavor. The kids will love it! For decoration you can sprinkle crushed root beer candies over the top. This cake is best served with vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Karin Christian

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Yellow Cake

Time 1h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
½ cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons root beer

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix, 12 ounces root beer, oil and eggs until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Poke holes in the cake with a skewer at 2 inch intervals. Pour Root Beer Glaze evenly over cake.
  • To make the Root Beer Glaze: combine the confectioners sugar and 3 tablespoons of root beer in a small bowl. Beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 40.6 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 261.6 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

EASY ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE



Easy Root Beer Float Cake image

When I came across this fun and festive recipe, I know I had to give it a try. I hope you try it, too!-Gail Toepfer, Iron Ridge, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups root beer
2 eggs
1/4 cup canola oil
FROSTING:
1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
1/2 cup chilled root beer

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on high for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat frosting ingredients until stiff peaks form. Frost cake. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

OLD FASHIONED ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE



Old Fashioned Root Beer Float Cake image

Gale Gand and Jacquelyn Smola did this one their show Sweet Dreams. I've modified it a bit to suit our tastes but it went over well at a recent birthday party. Do not substitute root beer flavoring for the extract as it doesn't have the same concentrated flavor. Also, when I made this in a 9x13 pan it baked up very high so take that into consideration when you decide which pan(s) to use.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter
2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups cake flour
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla pudding mix
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 teaspoons water
4 eggs
1 tablespoon root beer extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon root beer extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper or 1 9 x 13.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter; then add the sugar and continue mixing until light and fluffy.
  • Meanwhile, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, pudding and salt.
  • With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the water and eggs to the butter mixture until blended.
  • Mix in the root beer extract and vanilla. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to form a smooth batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake until just set, about 30 to 40 minutes for round pans, 45-50 for a 9x13. When using round pans allow to cool in pans for 5 minutes, and then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely before frosting.
  • Frosting: In a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the confectioners' sugar and butter.
  • Mix on low speed until well blended; then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
  • Add the cream and vanilla and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream if needed to reach spreading consistency.

CREAMY ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE



Creamy Root Beer Float Cake image

Enjoy a dreamy root beer float that's a sweet cake creation.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons granulated or powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons crushed hard root beer candies

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Reserve 1 cup batter. Pour remaining batter into pan. Stir 1/2 teaspoon allspice and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon into reserved batter.
  • Drop spiced batter by generous tablespoonfuls randomly in 12 to 14 mounds onto batter in pan. Cut through batters with spatula or knife in S-shaped curves in one continuous motion. Turn pan one-fourth turn, and repeat cutting for swirled design.
  • Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In chilled small bowl, beat all spiced whipped cream ingredients except crushed candies on high speed until soft peaks form. Spread over cake. Sprinkle each serving with crushed candies just before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

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