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Football-Themed Root Beer Cupcakes

Go Team, GO!  Who are you “ROOT-ing” for during the Big Game? Whether you like the teams, a good game, or the commercials (me!), you will probably be feasting all day long.  Make sure that you don’t forget a yummy dessert!  Consider trying out this amazingly easy & delicious recipe for Root Beer Cupcakes!  This super easy, two-ingredient cupcake recipe will help get your Big Game Party going when you decorate them in your favorite football themed toppers!  With just a hint of the root beer flavor in the cupcakes, it will get you ready to cheer and ROOT for your favorite team!

Ingredients:

  • 1 12 oz. Can of Root Beer
  • 1 Box of White Cake Mix

Directions:

1. Pre-heat your oven to 350°.

2. Place cupcake liners into your cupcake/muffin tin

3. In a KitchenAid mixing bowl, add the cake mix and the Root Beer together.  Using an electric mixer, beat it on a low speed for the first minute.  Then, continue for an additional 2 mins at a medium speed.

4. Gently fill each liner 3/4 full with the batter.

5. Bake for 15 – 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

6. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan.

7. Remove and continue allowing it to cool on a cooling rack until they are cooled completely.

8. If preferred, add frosting on top.

9. Serve & Enjoy!

I hope you have fun making these and enjoying them for the Big Game! Whether your team wins or loses, you will always win with these delicious and easy cupcakes!

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Jennifer

Jenn is a seasoned Air Force spouse , who loves being a boy mom. She's been a blogger for over 10 years and loves being a teacher, no matter the size of the class!