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Recipes » Desserts » Cupcakes » Root Beer Float Cupcakes Recipe

Published: Jun 29, 2014 · Modified: Sep 1, 2020 by Krystle Smith · This post may contain affiliate links

Root Beer Float Cupcakes Recipe

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Root beer flavored cupcakes topped with sweetened whipped cream.

Root Beer Float Cupcakes Recipe via Bakingbeauty.net #rootbeer #recipe #cupcake

 

One of my favorite summer flavors is the classic root beer float.

Root Beer Float Cupcakes Recipe via Bakingbeauty.net #rootbeer #recipe #cupcake

Growing up we loved drinking them on porch after dinner. It’s amazing how two simple ingredients root beer and ice cream combine to make something extraordinary. I think that holds true with these cupcakes as well.

Root Beer Float Cupcakes Recipe

Root Beer Float Cupcakes

Moist rootbeer flavored cupcakes topped with whipped cream.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Calories: 158kcal
Author: Krystle Smith

Ingredients

  • 1 box Chocolate cake mix
  • 3 Large eggs
  • ¼ C Water
  • ½ C Milk
  • ½ C Vegetable oil
  • ½ C Sour cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 tsp Root Beer Extract

For the Whipped Cream

  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions

For the cupcake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined.
  • Line a muffin tin with cupcake papers. Fill each around ⅔ full.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes. Cupcakes are done when a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 3-5 minutes. Then cool completely on a wire rack.

For the Icing

  • Chill a medium mixing bowl and mixer beaters.
    **No Mixer?**
  • No problem! All you need is a chilled whisk and some elbow grease (aka muscles).
  • Combine all icing ingredients. Mix until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread or pipe onto your cupcakes. Top with a maraschino cherry if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Liz Latham says

    April 08, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    These are so cute and actually remind me of the 50’s for some reason. Great imagery! Would go great for a prom themed like this! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!

    Reply
  2. Jameson Fink says

    February 08, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    I like the addition of sour cream for extra moisture and tang. And those cupcake papers are really cute.

    Reply
    • admin says

      February 08, 2015 at 11:44 pm

      Thanks so much Jameson!

      Reply
  3. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

    February 08, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    When I was a teenager, anytime we went to the mall, we got a root beer float! I love the flavors in these!

    Reply
    • admin says

      February 08, 2015 at 11:57 pm

      Thanks for sharing your memory, I wish our mall had those!

      Reply
  4. Karly says

    July 27, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    My kids would love this! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
    • admin says

      July 27, 2014 at 11:04 pm

      Thanks Karly! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tamara says

    July 25, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    I am going to make these for my husbands birthday. He will love them!

    Reply
    • admin says

      July 27, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      Hi Tamara,
      I hope you both enjoy them. Please let me know what you think if you have a moment! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Harri/TrailerHood Chic says

    July 07, 2014 at 1:55 am

    My son LOVES root beer floats, so I made these for the 4th of July. I was nervous, but they were a HUGE hit. I did have to double, and probably should have tripled the whipped cream icing amount, but it was wonderful. I have a feeling that I’ll be making LOTS of these.

    Reply
    • admin says

      July 09, 2014 at 9:41 pm

      Hi Harri,
      Thanks so much for your feedback. I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed them! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Carissa Pelletier says

    July 02, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    These look so delicious. I would never have thought a cupcake could contain sour cream though! (I have a lot to learn about baking!)

    Reply
    • admin says

      July 06, 2014 at 10:34 pm

      Thank you Carissa!

      Sour cream makes them super moist. If using it in baking weirds you out a full fat yogurt would work just as well! 🙂

      Reply
  8. dina says

    July 02, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    what fun cupcakes!

    Reply
    • admin says

      July 06, 2014 at 10:36 pm

      Thanks so much Dina!

      Reply
  9. Krystil says

    July 01, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    YUM!! I love Root Beer Floats! Will pin this so I can make some! Never heard of root beer extract. I’m assuming can be found with other extracts in the grocery store?

    Reply
    • admin says

      July 06, 2014 at 10:44 pm

      Hi Krystil (great spelling by the way!),
      Thank you! Yes it is near the vanilla/spices in my grocery store.

      Reply
  10. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    July 01, 2014 at 1:30 am

    OMG these look so delicious! I seriously want to try these cupcakes! I love anything with root beer!

    Reply
    • admin says

      July 06, 2014 at 10:46 pm

      Thank you Jocelyn!

      Reply
  11. The Food Hunter says

    June 30, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Now I’m craving ice cream too 🙂

    Reply
    • admin says

      July 06, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      Opps :*

      Reply

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