Root Beer Float Cake
Transform the timeless nostalgia of a root beer float into a show-stopping dessert with this Root Beer Float Cake! Infused with the sweet, fizzy essence of real root beer (not diet!), this moist and flavorful cake is perfectly balanced with hints of vanilla and buttery richness. Topped with a silky, homemade vanilla cream frosting, every bite delivers the iconic flavors of your favorite soda fountain treat in an easy-to-make sheet cake. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this delightful dessert is perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply satisfying a craving for something fun and unique. Serve it up, and watch everyone float away on the irresistible taste of nostalgia!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 cups Root beer (not diet)
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
Pour in the root beer, melted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition until fully combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it out into an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
While the cake cools, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
Slice into pieces, serve, and enjoy the nostalgic flavors of a root beer float in cake form!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.4 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.1 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 675 mg | 225% | |
| Sodium | 2298 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 768.8 g | 280% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 575.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 437 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
