Root Beer Float Cake W Root Beer Spiced Whipped Cream Frosting Food

ROOT BEER CAKE

Steps:

• Whisk together your box of cake mix and root beer until mixture is smooth.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray inside of bundt pan with non stick spray.
• Pour cake mixture inside your bundt pan, or can use 13x9 pan.
• Bake for approx. 35 minutes or until middle begins to spring back when gently touched in the center.
• Do NOT overbake, middle will not rise like traditional cakes and that is okay. Just touch gently in center to see if it springs back, then it is done.
• Allow to cool, then loosen sides from pan and gently flip over on to a cake plate.
• Slice and serve with a scoop of ice cream on top....whipped cream and a cherry are fun too.

ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE

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.

ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE

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.

ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE

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.

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

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.

ROOT BEER FLOAT MUG CAKES

Steps:

• For the root beer glazed nuts: Preheat the oven 350 degrees F. Arrange the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast, tossing halfway through, until the nuts are fragrant and toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
• Bring the root beer, cinnamon and kosher salt to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow to simmer until reduced by half and thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Place the toasted nuts in a large bowl and pour the reduced root beer over them. Toss thoroughly to combine; spread out onto a baking sheet, sprinkle with the flaky salt, then allow to cool thoroughly. The glazed nuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Makes 4 cups.
• For the root beer ice cream topping: Bring the root beer, granulated sugar and salt to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Boil for 1 full minute, then reduce the heat to a simmer and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Stir in the butter, cocoa powder, nutmeg and star anise until completely smooth. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then pour the root beer mixture into a heatproof bowl or glass measuring cup. Store at room temperature up to 3 days. Makes 1 cup.
• For the root beer mug cakes: Stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. Whisk together the root beer and sugar in a second small bowl, then add the oil and vanilla.
• Slowly whisk the flour mixture into the root beer mixture until just combined - do not overmix. Divide the batter between two 8-ounce mugs or small microwavable bowls. Microwave until the cake rises and sets, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
• To serve, top each mug cake with small scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzle with the root beer topping and sprinkle with the glazed nuts.

CREAMY ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE

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.

OLD FASHIONED ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE

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.

ROOT BEER CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Grease and flour two 9" round pans.
• Mix cake mix, 3/4 cup root beer, eggs, oil and pudding mix in a large bowl.
• Bake as directed on package.
• Chill cake for ease in splitting layers.
• Split each layer into 2 thin layers.
• Filling and Topping: Combine Dream Whip, ice cold root beer and vanilla in a chilled bowl.
• Beat as directed on package. Spread 1 cup of filling between layers of cake with remaining on top.
• Serve immediately or store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKES

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.

A&W ROOT BEER COPYCAT

Steps:

• Dissolve sugar in hot water.
• Add root beer flavoring.
• Slowly add to seltzer water and serve over ice.

EASY ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE

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.