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

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Ingredients

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.

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Klarissa Stoll

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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Troubled_Jester

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This cake is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I probably won't make it again.

Bernard Allen

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This cake was a huge disappointment. It was dry and flavorless. I won't be making it again.

Gwen Daniel

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake turned out really dry. I think I might have forgotten to add the oil.

sangita kunwar

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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a really special dessert that's sure to impress your guests.

Tharusha pramod

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I've never had a root beer float cake before, but I'm definitely a fan now. This cake is so moist and flavorful.

Ambet Buzi

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This cake is a great way to use up leftover root beer. It's also a fun and easy dessert to make with kids.

Afzal Mughal 086

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I'm not a big fan of root beer, but I actually really enjoyed this cake. The ice cream and whipped cream help to balance out the sweetness of the root beer.