Root Beer Float Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350*.
2. 2
   Grease bottom and side of 8 or 9 inch round pan with nonstick cooking spray; lightly flour.
3. 3
   Beat all ingredients except whipped topping in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
4. 4
   Beat on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
5. 5
   Pour into prepared pan.
6. 6
   Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. 7
   Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack.
8. 8
   Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Cut cake horizontally to make 2 layers.
10. 10
    Spread about half of the whipped topping over bottom of vake.
11. 11
    Add top of cake.
12. 12
    top with remaining whipped topping.
13. 13
    Store covered in refrigerator.