Root Beer Float Cake

Root beer and beer are not in the same family. But I’m using some creative license here, as I think root beer is better in desserts than beer. As with beer, root beer adds depth of flavor and a hint of a savory twist. It works perfectly in this rich and decadent Bundt cake. I added a glaze made from melted ice cream to transform this chocolate Bundt into a root beer float cake. The result is a fun treat for kids and adults alike.

1h 30m 10
Medium Vegetarian Pescatarian Parve Freezer-Friendly

Contains: Egg, Gluten, Wheat

Directions

Prepare the Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan and tap out the excess flour.

  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt two cups root beer, cocoa powder, chocolate, and margarine or butter until combined. Add granulated and dark brown sugars and whisk until dissolved.

  3. Remove from the heat and let mixture cool. Whisk in eggs.

  4. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and allspice. Gently fold flour mixture into root beer mixture (the batter will be slightly lumpy).

  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55–60 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Transfer to a cooling rack.

  6. Gently poke the cake all over with a skewer and pour remaining 1/4 cup root beer over the cake. Let it cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then invert the cake onto a serving plate and let cool the rest of the way.

Prepare the Glaze

  1. With an electric mixer, beat melted ice cream with margarine, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add salt and beat until smooth. Drizzle glaze over the cake.

Credits

Tips:
For thicker frosting, reduce ice cream to 3/4 cup.

Notes:
Store the baked, frosted cake in the refrigerator for three to five days. Unfrosted baked cake stores at room temperature up to two days or in the fridge up to five days; freeze up to three months.

Description:
Photography by Chay Berger

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