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Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Line cupcake pan with paper cupcake liners.
3
Add cake mix and soda to a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, and beat on medium for 2 minutes.
4
Fill cupcake liners halfway with cake batter.
5
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until you can insert a toothpick, and it comes out clean.
6
Cool for 1 hour on a baking rack.
7
Snip the corner of a ziplock bag or the end of a piping bag and insert the frosting tip.
8
Fill a ziplock bag or piping bag with frosting.
9
Pipe frosting onto cupcakes by starting in the middle, swirling around the cupcake, then meeting back in the middle.
10
Top each cupcake with a root beer barrel candy.
11
Cut straws in half, then in half again (each straw will give you 4 mini straws), and insert a mini straw into each cupcake.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Enhance Cake Mix with Root Beer 🥤Replace half the water in the boxed mix with root beer to infuse deeper flavor throughout the cake, creating a more authentic root beer float experience.
- Crush Candies at the Right Time 🍬Pulse root beer barrel candies in a food processor just before using to create consistent pieces, then fold them into batter at the last moment to prevent color bleeding.
- Layer Fudge and Frosting Strategically 🍫Pipe a thin layer of dark chocolate fudge into the cupcake liner before adding batter to create a surprise fudge center that enhances moisture and richness.
- Cool Completely Before Frosting ❄️Allow cupcakes to cool to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before frosting to prevent the chocolate frosting from melting and sliding off the sides.
- Top with Candy While Frosting Sets 👑Place a root beer barrel candy on top of each cupcake immediately after frosting while the chocolate is still slightly tacky, ensuring it adheres perfectly for presentation.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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