Indulge in the delightful Root Beer Float Cake, a harmonious blend of classic American flavors. This tantalizing dessert combines the creamy richness of vanilla ice cream with the nostalgic fizz of root beer, all enveloped in a moist and fluffy chocolate cake. Experience a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite.
**Recipes in the article:**
* **Root Beer Float Cake:** The star of the show, this recipe guides you through the steps of creating a luscious chocolate cake, homemade root beer syrup, and vanilla ice cream filling. Each layer complements the other, resulting in a dessert that is both visually stunning and incredibly delicious.
* **Chocolate Cake:** The foundation of the cake, this recipe yields a moist and decadent chocolate cake with a tender crumb. It provides a sturdy base for the ice cream filling and root beer syrup, ensuring each slice holds its shape perfectly.
* **Root Beer Syrup:** The secret weapon of this dessert, this recipe transforms root beer soda into a rich and flavorful syrup. It adds a unique twist to the classic root beer float, creating a delightful balance of sweetness and fizz.
* **Vanilla Bean Ice Cream:** A homemade ice cream recipe that elevates the cake to new heights. With its creamy texture and subtle vanilla flavor, it perfectly complements the chocolate cake and root beer syrup, creating a harmonious trio of flavors.
ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease the bottom of a 10-inch bundt pan with butter or oil and lightly coat with flour.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake mix, 12 ounces of root beer, oil, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased bundt pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake - if it comes out clean, it's done baking.
- Flip the pan onto a wire rack and let the cake cool completely while in the pan.
- Using a knife or skewer, poke holes into the cake, with a 2-inch space in between.
- Remove the cake from the pan. Loosen the sides with a knife or flat spatula if needed.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons of root beer over the poked cake.
- If making a root beer glaze, stir together powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of root beer until smooth. Spread glaze over the cake.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 cal
OLD FASHIONED ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE
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
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 CAKE
Root beer cake is a quick dessert you can throw together in no time at all! Just grab your favorite brand of soda, boxed cake mix and top with ice cream!
Provided by The Typical Mom
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 2
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.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 oz, Calories 112 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Sodium 4 mg, Sugar 3 g
ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE I
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
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
ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE
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
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 MUG CAKES
I love root beer and started thinking about using it in a cake when I came across an old recipe card of my granny's for a Coca Cola Cake. And then I started thinking about making a really fast cake in the microwave, using the carbonation from root beer to replace the lift that typically comes from eggs. Is it magic - or is it just delicious? Adding some vanilla ice cream really turns it into a whole new version of a root beer float! Root beer can be a pretty versatile ingredient when reduced into a syrup. Add the syrup to nuts for a soda shop-inspired snack, or turn it into a rich ice cream topping with just a hint of chocolate flavor.
Provided by Carla Hall
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
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.
OLD FASHIONED ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE
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
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 II
Root beer soda gives this cake its distinctive flavor.
Provided by Rhonda
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg whites, eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Add the flour mixture alternately with the applesauce and 1 1/4 cup root beer Beat well, then spread batter into a 9x13 inch pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- To make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine the instant dessert topping with 1 cup chilled root beer. whip until fluffy then spread on cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 163.8 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
EASY ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE
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
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.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use homemade root beer or a high-quality store-bought brand.
- If you don't have self-rising flour, you can make your own by adding 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
- To make the cake batter extra smooth, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Don't overmix the cake batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
- For a neater appearance, use a piping bag to frost the cake.
- Top the cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of root beer sauce before serving.
Conclusion:
The root beer float cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy frosting, fluffy cake, and root beer flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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