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How to Make Root Beer Float Cupcakes
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ROOTBEER FLOAT CUPCAKES

Root Beer Float Cupcakes are a fun & tasty spin on traditional Root Beer Floats! Root Beer flavoring in both the cupcake & the frosting make these soft & flavorful cupcakes perfect for a party! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Root Beer Float cupcakes
Servings: 24
Calories: 266kcal
Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

Root Beer Cupcakes

  • 15 oz vanilla cake mix
  • 1 cup root beer
  • 1 TBSP root beer extract
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs

Root Beer Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • 1 TBSP root beer extract
  • 4-5 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 TBSP root beer

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  • Mix together cake mix with the root beer, extract, oil and eggs until well combined. Spoon batter into each paper liner, filling them about 2/3 full. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool completely.
  • For the frosting, beat together all ingredients using an electric mixer until smooth. Pipe onto cupcakes. Top with a cherry and garnish with a straw, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg