96/365 - Part 1

One of the things on our Project 100/365 list is to try a new recipe.

 

 

Today we made these Root Beer Float Cupcakes! They were so yummy!

 

Here's the recipe:

1 package 2-layer-size yellow cake mix

3 eggs

1 cup root beer

1/3 cup vegetable oil

4 1/2 teaspoons root beer flavoring

2 teaspoons root beer flavoring

1 12-16 ounce container rich and creamy buttercream frosting

22-24 root beer flavor hard candy barrels

24 bendable straws (optional)

 

1. Line 22-24 2 1/2 inch muffin cups with paper bake cups; set aside.

 

2. In a large mixing bowl, beat cake mix, eggs, root beer, oil and the 4 1/2 teaspoons root beer flavoring on low speed until combined. Beat on medium to high speed for 2 minutes more (batter will be thick).

 

3. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups, filling cups two-thirds full.

 

4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cupcakes in muffin cups on wire racks for 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from muffin cups. Cool completely on wire racks.

 

5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir the 2 teaspoons root beer flavoring into the buttercream frosting.

 

6. To make frosting look like ice cream (I didn't do this step) chill to firm slightly, then scoop a small amount onto each cupcake. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. (At this point, cupcakes can be stored up to three days chilled in an airtight container).

 

7. Just before serving, top each cupcake with a root beer flavored candy or crush candies and sprinkle over cupcakes. Cut straws in half; discard bottom (straight) halves. Garnish with a bent straw half. Makes 22 to 24 cupcakes.

 

I found this recipe in a Midwest Living magazine and it just sounded so good; and fortunalely they taste better than they sound! Go ahead and whip up a batch soon! Unless you're one of those weirdos that doesn't like root beer! ; )

 

-erin-