Root Beer Soda Cake with Fluffy Topping
This cake layers the nostalgic taste of root beer into a tender, fine-crumbed sponge with gentle vanilla notes. A cool, creamy root beer frosting adds a light finish that complements the soda-infused sweetness. Root Beer Soda Cake with Fluffy Topping is perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or whenever you want a fun twist on a classic dessert.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Root Beer Soda Cake with Fluffy Topping, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together, then set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg whites, eggs, and vanilla and beat until smooth. Add the flour mixture alternately with the applesauce and 1 1/4 cup root beer, beat well, then spread the batter into a 9x13 inch pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow it to cool.
- 4
To make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine the instant dessert topping with 1 cup chilled root beer, whip until fluffy, then spread on the cooled cake.
- Calories 151.67 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 2.59 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 33.26 g 12%
- Total Fat 0.92 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.22 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.25 g High --
- Cholesterol 19.63 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 27.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.88 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 21.06 g --
- Added Sugars 1.54 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 8.66 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.65 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 19.23 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 5.22 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Root Beer Soda Cake with Fluffy Topping is made with 11 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Applesauce, Baking Powder, and Dessert Mix. Each serving provides about 151.67 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Root Beer Soda Cake with Fluffy Topping made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Applesauce, Baking Powder, Dessert Mix, Eggs. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Root Beer Soda Cake with Fluffy Topping?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 151.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Root Beer Soda Cake with Fluffy Topping easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Root Beer Soda Cake with Fluffy Topping healthy?
- Root Beer Soda Cake with Fluffy Topping has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 151.67 calories and 2.59 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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