root beer float cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups root beer (I used
• because it was easy to find and made with cane sugar)
• 1 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (1 stick or 4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups heavy or whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pint of vanilla ice cream (you’ll have leftover; you’re welcome)
• Maraschino cherries (optional)