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Easy Root Beer Float Cake Recipe

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

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Easy Root Beer Float Cake Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Yield: 12-15 Servings

15 35 50

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups root beer
2 eggs
1/4 cup canola oil
FROSTING:
1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
1/2 cup chilled root beer

Directions

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 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near 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. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 217 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 231 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Root Beer Float Cake in Country Woman May/June 1996, p35

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Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2012 by tycbsmm

My son loves root beer floats and I am looking for a different birthday cake that I can add food color to. His birthday is on Halloween so I have been making "Ugly" cakes. This can be fun!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2012 by AUNDREAKIMMONS

I WOULD MAKE IT AGAIN Y FAMILY LOVES

ROOT BEER FLOATS,AND ITS EASY TO MAKE ON SHORT AND BUSY DAYS WE LOVE IT