Root Beer Float Cake
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A moist chocolate cake inspired by the flavor of a root beer float, made with beer and topped with chocolate frosting. Rich and indulgent, it's a fun twist on classic cake for dessert occasions.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 2 cups root beer (do not use diet root beer)
- 1 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces ((4 ounces ))
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1¼ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 ounces dark chocolate (melted and cooled slightly)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ((4 ounces ))
- ¼ cup root beer
- 2/3 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 70M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 40m
- Sodium
- 348mg
- Total sugar
- 59g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 273mg
- Calcium
- 48mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 348MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.