While other root beer cakes have a strong root beer flavor, this one doesn't. It pairs well with the delightful buttercream frosting.
Cake:
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened to room temperature
2 eggs
2/3 c. root beer
2 c. flour
1 T. baking powder
1 t. salt
Buttercream Frosting:
1/4 c. butter, softened to room temperature
1/8 t. salt
2 c. powdered sugar
2 T. root beer
1 – 3 T. milk
Cake:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish/cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, sugar and eggs; add root beer, flour, baking powder and salt; beat until well combined.
Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 32 – 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
Buttercream Frosting:
Beat together butter, salt, sugar and root beer; add milk gradually until it's a slightly thin buttercream.
Pour or spread over the cooled cake; allow frosting to set.
Serve.
9 servings.