Description
This Red Velvet Cookie Cake is soft, chewy, buttery, and packed with rich cocoa flavor in every bite. With crisp edges, a gooey center, creamy white chocolate chips, and smooth cream cheese frosting, this dessert feels like the perfect mix between a giant cookie and classic red velvet cake. It’s an easy dessert recipe that works beautifully for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, holidays, or whenever you need fun dessert ideas for family and friends. If you’re searching for easy baking recipes, cookie cake ideas, homemade desserts, or festive food ideas, this Red Velvet Cookie Cake delivers bakery-style results without complicated steps. Serve it as a party dessert, sweet snack, or celebration centerpiece alongside coffee or a cold glass of milk.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup cream cheese frosting
2 tablespoons festive sprinkles
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring.
5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing the dough.
6. Fold the white chocolate chips into the dough using a spatula.
7. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top gently.
8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges are set and the center remains slightly soft.
9. Allow the cookie cake to cool completely before decorating.
10. Pipe or spread cream cheese frosting around the edges and top with festive sprinkles.
11. Slice and serve with milk, coffee, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Do not overbake the cookie cake because the center continues to set while cooling.
Use gel food coloring for the brightest and most vibrant red velvet color.
Allow the cookie cake to cool completely before adding frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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