Root Beer Float Cupcakes
These Root Beer Float Cupcakes are just like enjoying a root beer float. These sweet treats are so easy to make, you’ll be wanting to make them time and time again. What really sets this recipe apart is that you will use both root beer AND root beer flavoring oil.
One of the first things that come to mind when I think about summer is a cold mug of root beer while enjoying a hot dog at a local root beer stand. There’s just something about that combination that just works.
The great thing about these cupcakes is that even if you don’t have a local stand nearby to enjoy a Root Beer Float, you can make up your own at home and whip up a batch of these yummy cupcakes too.
If you are looking for some other delicious inspiration that reminds you of summer, make sure to check out our Rustic Slab Pie, my Old-Fashioned Lemon Cookies made with Bisquick, and our Lemon Blueberry Bisquick Cupcakes.
🥘Ingredients
At the bottom of the post, you will find the complete measurements broken down in the recipe card.
- vanilla cake mix
- eggs
- vegetable oil
- root beer
- unsalted butter
- root beer flavoring oil
- vanilla extract
- powdered sugar
🔪Instructions
You will find complete step-by-step instructions at the bottom of this post in the recipe card.
Mix together.
Prepare the frosting.
Pipe the frosting.
Assemble.
🧾Substitutions
- Butter – you can use salted. That’s totally up to you.
- Root beer extract – you can use this instead of the flavoring oil.
📖Variations
- Root beer candy – instead of adding a maraschino cherry, top with a piece of root beer candy.
- Root Beer Candy Cake – if you are in the mood for a cake instead of cupcakes, make sure to check out this recipe.
🍽Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- hand-held mixer or stand midder
- piping bags
- ATECO 866 tip
- cake tester
- cookie scoop
- muffin tins
- cupcake liners
🥫Storage
You can keep these stored in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container.
🔎Top tips
Do not overmix the batter. This contributes to dry cupcakes.
When getting the frosting to the right consistency, it really does help using a stand mixer. You will be slowly adding in the powdered sugar and it does a fantastic job combining it.
Always check your oven temp and start checking your baked good about five minutes before the done time in any recipe. Each oven is different and yours may be hotter or cooler than the recipe author’s was.
❔FAQ
Root Beer Flavoring Oil is a combination of molasses, anise, and vanilla that is made into an oil. The ingredients for Root Beer Extract are normally mixed together with alcohol to get the extract.
Because you overmixed the batter.
It’s just one of those things that happen in life. You can try lightly spraying each liner with your favorite non-stick cooking spray, however, unless it really bothers you, then don’t worry about it.