Root Beer Float Cake

1 pkg. German chocolate cake mix

1-1/4 C root beer (not diet)

¼ C vegetable oil

2 large eggs

Combine ingredients and beat at medium speed with electric mixer. Pour into a greased and floured 9” x 13” pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-35 min or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and chocolate-root beer syrup.

Chocolate-root beer Syrup

In a saucepan, wisk together:

2 T unsweetened cocoa

1 C sugar

Stir in:

1/3 C root beer

2 T white corn syrup

1 T melted butter

Bring to a gentle boil over low heat. Boil no more than 5 min. Remove from heat and stir in 1 t vanilla.

Sauce can be reheated in microwave.