Easy Root Beer Float Cake

Name: Easy Root Beer Float Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12-15 servings.
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

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

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 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

1 piece: 217 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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

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ebramkamp

Sep 26, 2019

These are super easy to make and delicious. I added about a 1/4 tsp root beer extract to amp up the flavor. I also made a stabilized whipped cream for the frosting. Really delicious.
mamaknowsbest

May 17, 2015

This was a hit with the Boy Scouts! I made them into cupcakes with root beer jelly beans Sprinkled on top. Not only cute but all the boys loved them. I had root beer extract on hand and added 2 teaspoons to the cake mix as well. As a volunteer Taste of Home field editor I love quick and easy desserts that impress!
tycbsmm

Oct 29, 2012

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!!!
AUNDREAKIMMONS

Mar 11, 2012

I WOULD MAKE IT AGAIN Y FAMILY LOVESROOT BEER FLOATS,AND ITS EASY TO MAKE ON SHORT AND BUSY DAYS WE LOVE IT