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Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons half-n-half
- 3 teaspoons Rootbeer extract
- Frosting:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons Rootbeer extract
- 2 tablespoons hot water
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