Root Beer Cake II

5 Reviews

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 40 min
Ready In: 1 hr 10 min

“Root beer soda gives this cake its distinctive flavor.” - by Rhonda

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Original recipe yields 1 - 9x13 inch pan

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg whites, eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Add the flour mixture alternately with the applesauce and 1 1/4 cup root beer Beat well, then spread batter into a 9x13 inch pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
To make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine the instant dessert topping with 1 cup chilled root beer. whip until fluffy then spread on cooled cake.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
185 cal
9%

Fat
8.3 g
13%

Carbs
25.3 g
8%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Edward

Apr. 7, 2009

"This is a GREAT recipe!! You need to follow direction just right in order for it to come out, but it is WONDERFULL. The "Dessert Mix" is b box of Dream Whip" powder found in the jellow isle--it has 4 ..." See morepackets in it."

Amanda

Aug. 17, 2003

"I did not yet make this but really want to, what is "instant desseret topping"?..." See more"

bker

Sep. 6, 2005

"I was so excited to make it and when I did it was like the root beer flattened and setteled on the bottom and turned to glue. I made it for a Labor Day BBQ. Sorry, I didn't like it. The instant des..." See moresert topping is Dream Whip. You'll find it with the box pie crusts."

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