Root Beer Cake II

Root beer soda gives this cake its distinctive flavor.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 185 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup shortening
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 (1.5 ounce) envelopes instant dessert topping
• 5 egg whites
• ¼ cup applesauce
• 10 fluid ounces root beer, room temperature
• 8 fluid ounces root beer, chilled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together 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 batter into a 9x13 inch pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Step 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 cooled cake.