Cake - Chocolate Root Beer Float

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Ethnicity
American  
Base Type
Other  
Course
Dessert  
Preparation Time
31-60 Minutes  
Difficulty
Intermediate  
Serving Size
Refresh / Double it
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Source
Internet
 
Source Description
 
Last Modified
2021-01-25  
User
Darhl



Ingredients
2 c non-diet root beer
1 c dark/unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 c cut into 1/2in cubes butter - unsalted
1 1/4 c sugar
1/2 c dark brown sugar
2 c flour
1 1/4 t baking soda
1 t salt
2 ea egg

Directions
Preheat oven to 325F

Spray the inside of a 10" bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter generously and dust with flour, knocking out the excess.

In a small saucepan, heat the root beer, cocoa powder and butter over medium heat until butter is melted.  Add sugars and whisk until dissolved.  Remove from heat and let cool.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until just beaten.  Then whisk the egg mixture into the cocoa mixture until combined.

Gently fold the flour mixture into the cocoa mixture.  The batter will be slightly lumpy.  You can give it a quick whisk if you like, but don't over beat the batter or it could cause the cake to be tough.  Don't worry, the batter is very loose (aka thin/runny).

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and cook for 35-45 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through the baking.  The cake is finished when a sharp knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely then loosen edges with a butter knife and turn out onto a cake plate.

Spread frosting on top of cooled cake.

Slice and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Frosting - Chocolate Root Beer Float Cake (required)
Ingredients
2 oz melted semi-sweet baking chocolate
1 c softened butter - unsalted
1/2 t salt
1/4 c root beer
2/3 c unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/2 c powdered sugar

Directions
Beat softened butter and cocoa powder.

Once combined, add the melted chocolate, salt, powdered sugar and root beer.  Beat together until smooth.

Spread on top of cooled cake.