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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Root Beer Float Cake

As promised....
I suppose it could be "orange soda float cake" or "raspberry soda float cake" or whatever. I got this one from my "Just Like Mom Made" cookbook. Here's the recipe.

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix 1 1/4 cups root beer 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 (1.3 ounce) envelope whipped topping mix 1/2 cup root beer

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1 1/4 cup root beer, oil, and eggs. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. To make the frosting: In a large mixing bowl, combine the whipped topping mix and 1/2 cup root beer. Beat until soft peaks form. Spread on top of cake.

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42 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 14, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Cannot wait to try this! We love rootbeer. I used to have a rootbeer cookie recipe that was awesome!

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  2. KathyMay 14, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    This looks really good!!! What is a whipped topping mix? Where would I find it?

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  3. ~ Julie ~May 14, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Looks great! I have orange cream soda... I wonder how that would taste. Hmmm...

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  4. JulieMay 14, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Kathy...one of the main brands is Dream Whip. I think it's usually sold near the pudding mixes. It's in a small box.

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  5. KrystalMay 14, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    That looks tasty! I love that you can use whatever kind of soda you have.

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  6. noble pigMay 14, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Oh yum, I've only made 7up cake, the kids would love this.

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  7. theUngourmetMay 14, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Very nice! I know my family would love this!

    I found a recipe for cupcakes that calls for strawberry soda that I really want to try too.

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  8. AnonymousMay 15, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    I love the idea of the root beer float cake - sounds really delicious!

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  9. TiffanyMay 15, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    Does it taste like root beer? I think it sounds good. It looks just like the coconut cake I just posted. White cake, white frosting, very different flavor.

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  10. JulieMay 15, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    Tiffany...it has a little bit of root beer taste.

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  11. #1SAHMMay 15, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    I love root beer floats! This sounds delicious! : )

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  12. ShaunaMay 15, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Where are you my precious friend? You won and I haven't heard from you yet?
    http://trying2staycalm.blogspot.com/2009/05/pick-your-prize-giveaway-winners.html

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  13. ReeniMay 15, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    That looks so yummy!! I have been wanting to make one of these for so long!!

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  14. Donna-FFWMay 15, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Julie- What a cool recipe. I so have to make this for the kids and me. We are root beer fans here.

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  15. MaryRCMay 15, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    looks amazing, how was it? you could be a food stylist ya know,all your pics are so pro..
    I've nominated you for an award come by and see. http://marymaryrc.blogspot.com

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  16. ColleenMay 15, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    This looks great! I love that you can switch the flavors!

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  17. Katherine Roberts AucoinMay 15, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    My 13 year old loves rootbeer floats, I actually think she would love me forever if i surprised her with this! It looks gorgeous!

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  18. Joie de vivreMay 15, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Ooooh! That is so fun!

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  19. CharmaineMay 15, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    OK, I pretty much have to have this right now! I clicked over from "In the Kitchen with the Kennington's" and I'm pretty much hooked now! And guess what? I'm from AZ! Right now, we're living in Iowa for my husband's PhD program, but I miss Phoenix!

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  20. PatriciaMay 15, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    that's so cool. I was just thinking the other day if there any recipes that you could add pop to. I was thinking more like Coca Cola but Rootbeer is even better. :)

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  21. John Deere MomMay 16, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    I can't to try this!!

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  22. PamMay 16, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    I've never had cake like this before - it looks and sounds really good.

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  23. AnonymousMay 16, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    root beer? cake?

    I'm there!

    Have you seen the root beer cookies at Cafe Johnsonia?

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  24. teresaMay 16, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    This looks like the perfect dessert to take to a BBQ, I cannot wait to try this! Thanks!

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  25. JulieMay 16, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    I don't think I've ever been to a Cafe Johnsonia

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  26. JulieMay 16, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    I realize now that was a stupid thing to say :P

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  27. NickiMay 17, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog on my SITS day!! This recipe looks great!

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  28. Ingrid_3BsMay 17, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    You didn't say...did you like it? Seems easy enough and I've 'em easy!
    ~ingrid

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  29. LeslieMay 17, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Root beer cake yum. I have some root beer extract that I need to use and I bet it would kick this up a notch. I love root beer!
    Thanks for visiting my blog..stop back by anytime

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  30. JulieMay 17, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Ingrid...yes I did like it. I think Leslie's idea of adding the extra root beer flavor to give it a boost is a great idea!

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  31. Brenda CampbellMay 17, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    That cake looks wonderful!! Definitely a must try! In reference to the Drop In and Decorate comment on my blog, I did not have one in my area, I made one in my area. Just get with Lydia on her site http://www.dropinanddecorate.org and she can tell you everything! Thanks for your comment. Love your blog by the way, I am a follower now LOL

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  32. icefairyMay 17, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    Hi Julie, thanks for stopping by blog.
    The cake looks yummy!

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  33. SheriMay 18, 2009 at 1:26 AM

    I love, love, love, love, love root beer. I think my kids love it, too. Most importantly is that I - me - me - me - I love root beer. Can't wait to try it.

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  34. AJMay 18, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    That looks so good! Can't wait to try this!

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  35. Swamp Sisters: 77 Day JourneyMay 18, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    I have been trying to find a recipe for this! Haven't had it in years! Thanks so much!

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  36. LauraMay 18, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    YUM! that looks delicious! totally printing out this recipe. :)

    thanks for visiting me! i love it when SITStas stop by! :)

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  37. Debbie @ OtRDMay 18, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Wow this recipe looks so good. Cake with soda in it! I never would have thought. I will have to try this one. Thanks for stopping by my blog and the kind words.

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  38. Monica HMay 18, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    Ooh, I love root beer floats, but I don't like root beer on it's own. Is that weird?

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  39. LaurenMay 19, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    oh my gosh...i am in heaven. i cannot wait to try this...yummy. I'm adding you to my follow list.

    stopping by from SITS hope you have a great day!!

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  40. graceMay 21, 2009 at 3:28 AM

    sadly, i find root beer nauseating, but your suggestion of an orange soda cake sounds stellar! certainly worth a try--thanks!

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  41. Joanna JenkinsMay 21, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Yum! I'll make this for Memorial Day weekend. Root beer is a fave and I've never heard of this before. More please!

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  42. AnonymousMay 25, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    Simple and yummy! My kind of recipe!

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