If you like the flavor of root beer soda, you will love this cake which is also studded with marshmallows. It is topped with an optional root beer boiled frosted loaded with pecans.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup root beer
- 2 sticks of margarine
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- Boiled Frosting, optional (see instructions)
Preparation:
Mix the flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl. In a medium saucepan, slice the chilled margarine by tablespoon-chunks into the cup of root beer. Bring to a boil and add to the flour mixture, stirring well.In a large measuring cup, whisk together the milk, soda, vanilla, salt and eggs. Blend well and add to the flour mixture. Fold in the marshmallows. Turn batter into a well-greased or sprayed 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated 325-degree F oven for 30 minutes.
Boiled frosting:
While cake is baking, cut 1 stick of margarine into 1/3 cup root beer in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and add 1 box of powdered sugar and 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans. Mix well and pour over the cake after it is removed from the oven, but while the cake is still hot.
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Recipe Source: Root Beer Book by Laura Quarantiello (Tiare Publications)
Reprinted with permission.
