Creamy Root Beer Float Cake

Creamy Root Beer Float Cake
120 min.
15
188kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic favorite: the Creamy Root Beer Float Cake! This scrumptious dessert combines the nostalgic flavors of root beer floats with the light, fluffy texture of a perfectly baked cake. Imagine sinking your fork into a moist cake infused with the warm spices of allspice and cinnamon, topped with a luscious whipped cream that brings the essence of a root beer float to life.

Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a cozy night in, this cake serves 15 and is sure to impress your family and friends. The unique combination of flavors and textures will have everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, with a preparation time of just 120 minutes, you can whip up this delightful treat without spending all day in the kitchen.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a show-stopping dessert that will leave your guests raving. The addition of crushed hard root beer candies not only adds a fun crunch but also enhances the root beer flavor, making each bite a nostalgic experience. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix white
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • cup whipping cream 
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • tablespoons root beer hard crushed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Reserve 1 cup batter.
  3. Pour remaining batter into pan. Stir 1/2 teaspoon allspice and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon into reserved batter.
  4. Drop spiced batter by generous tablespoonfuls randomly in 12 to 14 mounds onto batter in pan.
  5. Cut through batters with spatula or knife in S-shaped curves in one continuous motion. Turn pan one-fourth turn, and repeat cutting for swirled design.
  6. Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  7. In chilled small bowl, beat all spiced whipped cream ingredients except crushed candies on high speed until soft peaks form.
  8. Spread over cake.
  9. Sprinkle each serving with crushed candies just before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories188kcal
Protein3.95%
Fat33.16%
Carbs62.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.67
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.3530434817076%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:187.63kcal
9.38%
Fat:7.01g
10.78%
Saturated Fat:4.32g
27.03%
Carbohydrates:29.91g
9.97%
Net Carbohydrates:29.46g
10.71%
Sugar:16.22g
18.02%
Cholesterol:17.93mg
5.98%
Sodium:243.5mg
10.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.88g
3.76%
Phosphorus:125.53mg
12.55%
Calcium:87.73mg
8.77%
Folate:24.8µg
6.2%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.17%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.21%
Selenium:3.45µg
4.93%
Vitamin A:234.07IU
4.68%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.58%
Vitamin B3:0.84mg
4.18%
Iron:0.7mg
3.92%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
2.99%
Fiber:0.45g
1.82%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.69%
Copper:0.03mg
1.54%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.42%
Vitamin K:1.47µg
1.4%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.34%
Magnesium:5.12mg
1.28%
Potassium:37.96mg
1.08%