Description
Red velvet cookie cake brings nostalgic comfort and Southern charm to dessert tables. Layers of rich crimson dough and cream cheese frosting create a delightful centerpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
Frosting Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients by whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing vessel until thoroughly blended.
- In a separate large bowl, utilize an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce egg, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring to the butter mixture, blending until the color is uniformly distributed and ingredients are fully integrated.
- Carefully fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Delicately incorporate white chocolate chips throughout the dough.
- Transfer the cookie cake batter into a prepared baking pan, carefully spreading the mixture evenly to create a smooth surface.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 20 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge with minimal crumbs.
- Allow the cookie cake to cool completely within the pan, which helps maintain its structural integrity.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by whipping softened cream cheese and butter together until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gradually introduce powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting becomes light and spreadable.
- Once the cookie cake has cooled, generously apply the cream cheese frosting across the entire surface.
- Embellish with festive sprinkles or decorative elements to add a celebratory touch.
Notes
- Customize color intensity by adjusting red food coloring amount for deeper or lighter red hue.
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Swap white chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate for varied flavor profile.
- Consider using gluten-free flour blend to make recipe celiac-friendly without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg