Description
Passionate bakers will adore this red velvet cookie cake, a dreamy Valentine’s Day dessert that blends classic Southern charm with modern romance. Rich crimson layers nestled between creamy frosting create an irresistible centerpiece you can share with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Flavor and Color Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Binding and Texture Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration:
- Sprinkles, as desired
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C), preparing a 9-inch round cake pan with grease or parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients like flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Incorporate egg, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring, stirring until fully integrated.
- Slowly add dry ingredient mixture to wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Delicately fold white chocolate chips into the vibrant red dough.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly across the prepared cake pan, ensuring uniform thickness.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, watching for set edges and checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Allow the cookie cake to cool completely at room temperature.
- Whip cream cheese and butter together until achieving a smooth, silky texture.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending until achieving a creamy consistency.
- Apply cream cheese buttercream frosting across the cooled cookie cake surface.
- Garnish with festive sprinkles for a playful Valentine’s Day presentation.
Notes
- Enhance the red velvet color by using gel food coloring for a more vibrant and intense hue.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and maintain a thick, soft texture.
- Swap white chocolate chips with dark chocolate for a more intense flavor profile or use dairy-free alternatives for vegan options.
- Achieve a perfectly moist cookie cake by avoiding overbaking – remove from oven when edges are set but center still looks slightly soft.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 318 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 142 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg