ROOT BEER CAKE I

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A friend sent me this recipe from an old clipping he found in his collection of recipes.

Provided by Trish

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
¾ teaspoon root beer extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup root beer
½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon root beer extract
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons root beer

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour one 8x12 inch baking pan.
  • In medium bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar until light. Beat in the eggs and root beer extract.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Beat in the root beer and mix until just combined.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake at 375 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool then frost with frosting.
  • TO MAKE FROSTING: In a medium bowl beat the 1/2 cup butter or margarine, confectioner's, 1 teaspoon root beer extract and pinch salt. Beat in 1 to 3 tablespoons root beer soda to reach desired consistency. Spread onto cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 351.4 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

nimal jayasinghe
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This cake is a keeper! It's moist, flavorful, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Alaya Wooten
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The cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Mim Mahin
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


keyvin sanz jeffrey
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This is the best root beer cake I've ever had! The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect.


Samuel George
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Faizan nasir Nasir
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a real showstopper!


mody semsem
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I'm not a big fan of root beer, but I actually really enjoyed this cake. It's not overly sweet and the root beer flavor is subtle.


Shahzaib Sha
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This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the unique flavor that the root beer gives it.


Aria Martinez
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as the one in the picture.


Junaidbhai Junaidpro
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The cake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Sadaf Pervaiz
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I was a bit skeptical about using root beer in a cake, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now my go-to cake for potlucks and parties.


sabby hassn
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. I'll definitely be making it again.


William Delaney
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The cake was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness from the root beer.


Allen Gordon
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I made this cake for my son's birthday and it was a huge hit! He and his friends loved it.