Root Beer Float Ice Cream Cake Recipes

ROOT BEER FLOAT ICE CREAM CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Remove the vanilla ice cream from the freezer and allow it to soften at room temperature. Line a 9"x2" cake pan with plastic wrap, making sure that you have a fair amount of overhang. Using a spatula, carefully spread the ice cream so that you have a nice even layer. Cover and place in the freezer to firm up, about 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan set over medium heat, combine the cocoa powder, sugars, root beer and butter. Heat until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat and add the root beer extract. Allow to cool while preparing the remaining ingredients.
• Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line the bottoms of 2 9"x2" cake pans with parchment paper and then lightly coat with baking spray, set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine slightly warm butter mixture with the eggs. Mix until the eggs are incorporated. Gradually add the flour, salt and baking soda. The batter will look slightly lumpy but that's ok.
• Pour into the prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 30 minutes, then remove them and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
• Whip the cream along with the powdered sugar, vanilla and salt until it is stiff.
• To assemble the cake, place one layer of chocolate cake onto a plate, cake stand, or cake round. Place the ice cream (with plastic wrap removed) onto the top of the cake. Place the other layer on top of the ice cream. Using a spatula, frost the top and sides of the cake with the whipped cream. Garnish with cherries and freeze until you're ready to eat it ?-This chocolate root beer cake is adapted from Baked: New Frontiers in Baking, inspired by Taste & Tell.

ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix, 12 ounces root beer, oil and eggs until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Poke holes in the cake with a skewer at 2 inch intervals. Pour Root Beer Glaze evenly over cake.
• To make the Root Beer Glaze: combine the confectioners sugar and 3 tablespoons of root beer in a small bowl. Beat until smooth.

ROOT BEER FLOAT ICE CREAM CAKE

Steps:

• Line a 9-inch cake pan with plastic wrap, allowing enough overhang to go over the sides of the pan. Remove the ice cream from the freezer and allow it to soften slightly. Spread the ice cream evenly in the prepared pan. Cover the top with plastic wrap and return to the freezer and freeze completely, at least 4 hours.
• In a saucepan, combine the root beer, cocoa powder and butter. Cook over medium heat until the butter is melted. Stir in the sugars and cook until dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Stir in the root beer extract.
• Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease 2 9-inch cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper or waxed paper, then grease the paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
• In another large bowl, slightly beat the eggs, then whisk in the root beer mixture. Gently fold in the flour mixture just until combined, being careful not to overbeat.
• Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared pans. Bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30-32 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and remove the parchment paper. Allow to cool completely.
• Place the whipping cream in a large bowl and whip until slightly thickened. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to whip until thick with stiff peaks.
• To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving dish. Remove the ice cream layer from the freezer and remove the plastic wrap. Place the ice cream on top of the cake layer. Trim, if needed. Place the second cake layer on top of the ice cream. Frost the cake with the sweetened whipped cream. Garnish with grated chocolate, if desired.
• Freeze until ready to serve.

ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1-1/4 cups root beer, oil and eggs. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes or stir by hand for 3 minutes. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the whipped topping mix and remaining root beer. Beat until soft peaks form. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

ROOT BEER FLOAT ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Whip eggs until foamy, then slowly pour in sugar while continuing to whip eggs until ribbony. Fold in cream, milk, vanilla extract, root beer extract until evenly mixed.
• Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions, about 30 minutes.

ROOT BEER FLOAT PIE

Steps:

• Set aside and refrigerate 1/2 cup whipped topping for garnish. In a large bowl, whisk the root beer, milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Fold in half the remaining whipped topping. Spread into graham cracker crust., Spread remaining whipped topping over pie. Freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight., Dollop reserved whipped topping over each serving; top with a maraschino cherry if desired.

ROOT BEER FLOAT MUG CAKES

Steps:

• For the root beer glazed nuts: Preheat the oven 350 degrees F. Arrange the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast, tossing halfway through, until the nuts are fragrant and toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
• Bring the root beer, cinnamon and kosher salt to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow to simmer until reduced by half and thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Place the toasted nuts in a large bowl and pour the reduced root beer over them. Toss thoroughly to combine; spread out onto a baking sheet, sprinkle with the flaky salt, then allow to cool thoroughly. The glazed nuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Makes 4 cups.
• For the root beer ice cream topping: Bring the root beer, granulated sugar and salt to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Boil for 1 full minute, then reduce the heat to a simmer and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Stir in the butter, cocoa powder, nutmeg and star anise until completely smooth. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then pour the root beer mixture into a heatproof bowl or glass measuring cup. Store at room temperature up to 3 days. Makes 1 cup.
• For the root beer mug cakes: Stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. Whisk together the root beer and sugar in a second small bowl, then add the oil and vanilla.
• Slowly whisk the flour mixture into the root beer mixture until just combined - do not overmix. Divide the batter between two 8-ounce mugs or small microwavable bowls. Microwave until the cake rises and sets, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
• To serve, top each mug cake with small scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzle with the root beer topping and sprinkle with the glazed nuts.