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Root Beer Float Cupcakes
November 30, 2015 by Shelby 15 Comments
An easy recipe for cupcakes made with a chocolate cake mix and A&W TEN®, frosted with a root beer flavored buttercream. Only six ingredients make up this lovely Root Beer Float Cupcake.
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What is your perfect holiday moment? Mine is to have both of my children home for the holidays. When you don’t live close by it makes it even more special. This year I am going to be the lucky mom who has both of her children in the same room at the same time for the holidays. I’m so happy that we can all be together again, even if…
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