Easy Root Beer Float Cake Recipe
Easy Root Beer Float Cake is like a sweet, nostalgic trip down memory lane in dessert form. The creamy frosting, resembling the frothy head of a classic float, adds a fun touch to this yummy treat. It's a perfect way to enjoy the classic root beer float flavors in a cake that's simply irresistible. Just one bite, and you'll be transported to a simpler, sweeter time when life was all about fun and root beer floats.
Ingredients
Root Beer Cake
- 1 box cake mix, yellow or white
- 1 ¼ cups root beer
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup oil, canola or vegetable
Whipped Topping
- 2 2.6 oz envelopes, Dream Whip
- 1 cup root beer
- 1 tablespoon vanilla or root beer extract
- maraschino cherries, whipped cream for topping
Instructions
Root Beer Cake
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box. Prepare a 9x13" pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, 1 ¼ cup of root beer, vegetable oil, and eggs.
- Mix the cake batter until it's well combined and smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared 9x13" baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
Whipped Topping
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 packets of Dream Whip with 1 cup of root beer, and vanilla or root beer extract. Beat until it becomes light, fluffy, and has soft peaks (about 4-5 minutes).
- Spread over the cooled cake. Keep refrigerated. Slice and serve!
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