# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1 cup cream soda or root beer, chilled and flat
07 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 3 large eggs, at room temperature
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Frosting
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 1/4 cup cream soda or root beer, chilled and flat
13 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Toppings
16 - Maraschino cherries
17 - Rainbow sprinkles
18 - Whipped cream
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk cream soda or root beer, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and gently mix until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing for best texture.
05 - Pour batter into the prepared sheet pan and level the surface. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - Let the baked cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
07 - Beat softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, then blend in cream soda or root beer, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue to beat until light and fluffy.
08 - Spread the prepared soda frosting evenly over the cooled cake surface.
09 - Garnish with maraschino cherries, rainbow sprinkles, and dollops of whipped cream as desired.
10 - Cut into portions and serve immediately.
