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Root Beer Float Cake

Name: Root Beer Float Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix (regular size); 1-3/4 cups cold root beer, divided; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 large eggs; 1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

15 servings

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022

I add root beer to both the cake batter and fluffy frosting of this summery dessert to get that great root beer float taste. Serve this moist cake to a bunch of hungry kids and watch it disappear! —Kat Thompson, Prineville, Oregon

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Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1-3/4 cups cold root beer, divided
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1-1/4 cups root beer, oil and eggs. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes or stir by hand for 3 minutes.
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, combine the whipped topping mix and remaining root beer. Beat until soft peaks form. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 203 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 216mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Root Beer Float Cake

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