Description
This Red Velvet Cookie Cake is a soft, chewy, party-ready dessert with classic cocoa flavor, creamy tangy frosting, and a beautiful red color that makes every slice feel special. It is an easy recipe for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Christmas baking, dessert ideas, holiday food ideas, and simple homemade treats when you want the flavor of red velvet cake with the fun texture of a cookie cake.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
2 tablespoons sprinkles or extra white chocolate chips for decorating, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, vinegar, and red gel food coloring. Mix until smooth and evenly red.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
6. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
7. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the edges are set and the center looks soft but not wet.
9. Let the cookie cake cool completely before frosting.
10. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream or milk, then beat until fluffy.
11. Spread or pipe the frosting over the cooled cookie cake. Decorate with sprinkles or extra white chocolate chips if desired.
12. Slice into wedges and serve.
Notes
Do not overbake the cookie cake. The center should look soft when it comes out because it will continue to set as it cools.
Use gel food coloring for the strongest red color without adding too much liquid to the dough.
Chill the frosted cookie cake for 15 minutes before slicing if you want cleaner wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 52mg
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