Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cupcake pan with liners.

Step 2

Stir flour and baking powder together and set aside.

Step 3

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, root beer extract and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Slowly add flour and root beer until blended well.

Step 5

Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool before icing.

Step 6

Frosting instructions:

Step 7

Whip butter, root beer extract and vanilla extract until fluffy.

Step 8

Slowly add confectioners' sugar.

Step 9

Pour in root beer gradually to desired consistency.

Step 10

Top each cupcake and garnish with cherry, paper straw, sprinkles or other toppings.