Baking and Desserts

Root Beer Cake

Ingredients

• 1 box white or yellow cake mix
• 1 1/4 cold root beer
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1-2 teaspoons root beer extract, optional, for extra flavor

Frosting option 1:

• 1 envelope whipped topping (Dream Whip)
• 1/2 cup root beer

Frosting option 2:

• 1-2 teaspoons root beer extract
• 8 oz container Cool Whip, thawed

Directions

1. Combine the cake mix, root beer, oil, and eggs. Beat on low speed 2 minutes, or stir by hand for 3 minutes.
2. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
3. Cool on a wire rack.
4. For frosting option 1: combine the whipped topping mix and root beer in a small bowl. Beat until soft peaks form.
5. For frosting option 2: combine the root beer extract with the thawed Cool Whip.
6. Frost the cake and store in the refrigerator.