Description
Root Beer Float Cake is a nostalgic dessert that combines fluffy cake layers with creamy frosting and fizzy root beer flavor. Perfect for summer gatherings or birthdays, this delightful cake will transport you back to carefree childhood days. Each slice offers a unique taste experience, making it a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare. Whether topped with maraschino cherries or served plain, this cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup root beer (not diet)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Slowly mix in root beer and vanilla extract.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between the cooled cake layers and covering the sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg