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Root Beer Float Cupcakes
Your childhood favorite root beer float and frosted cupcakes come together in these Root Beer Float Cupcakes. A super delicious and fun summer dessert mash-up!
👥 22 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.
2
Prepare the cake batter by combining the cake mix, root beer, vegetable oil, eggs, and root beer extract in a large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer and beat for ⏱️ 30 seconds on low and then on medium speed for about ⏱️ 2 minutes.
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3
Pour the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, 3/4 of the way full.
4
Transfer to the oven and bake for ⏱️ 19-21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5
Remove from the oven and set the cupcakes aside to cool completely.
6
To make the frosting, beat the salted butter until it's creamy, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Turn the mixer to low speed and slowly add in the powdered sugar, mixing it until well blended.
7
Mix in the root beer and extract. Beat until just combined. Add more root beer or powdered sugar until you reach a good consistency.
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8
Turn the mixer to high speed and beat for ⏱️ 5 minutes or until very light and fluffy. (This is easiest with a stand mixer using the paddle attachment.) The frosting should end up thick, but loose enough to pipe.)
9
Make sure the cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting. Frost with a piping bag and desired tip (I used tip Wilton 1M).
10
Top with a maraschino cherry and a tiny straw. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
calories
224 kcal
fat Content
12 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
28 g
sodium Content
86 mg
protein Content
1 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
48 mg
carbohydrate Content
29 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
unsaturated Fat Content
4 g
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