Root Beer Cupcakes

Oh. My. Goodness. These cupcakes were so sinfully delicious!!!! Just looking at these pictures makes me want to make some more!!! If you like Root Beer, then I HIGHLY suggest that you tries these cupcakes!!! Mmm, Mmm, good!!!!



Root Beer Cupcakes
submitted by Camille
(from Real Mom Kitchen Blog)

1 cup root beer soda
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp root beer extract(also known as root beet concentrate)(I found this at Wal-mart)
1 1/3 cup flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of Salt

1. Combine the soda and vinegar and let stand for a few minutes.
2. Add in the sugar and oil, whisking vigorously until slightly frothy.
3. Integrate your extracts, and gently introduce the flour, along with the baking powder / soda, and salt, being careful not to over mix. (I just used a whisk to quickly mix the batter and get rid of any flour lumps. Don't be alarmed by how runny the batter is. I was able to pour it into the muffin tins. It is the consistency of thin pancake batter)
4. Fill cupcake liners approximately 3/4 of the way to the top.
5. Bake at 350 F for about 18 - 22 minutes. makes 12 cupcakes

Frosting Recipe

1 cup butter
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp. root beer extract (also called concentrate)
a few tablespoons hot water

Beat butter on high with an electric mixer until it is fluffy. Add a little powdered sugar and the root beer extract. Beat until smooth. Add remaining powdered sugar alternately with a little hot water until a nice spreading consistency has been reached. Frost cooled cupcakes.