Description
This Red Velvet Cookie Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert that combines the flavors of classic red velvet cake and a chewy cookie texture. Topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, it’s perfect for any celebration or as a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cookie cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk (or substitute with regular milk)
- 2 teaspoons red gel food coloring (or 2 tablespoons liquid)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional for extra richness)
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan or pizza pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In a separate large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and light. Add the egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and red gel food coloring, mixing until well combined.
- Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips, if using.
- Bake the Cookie Cake: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let the cookie cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: While the cookie cake cools, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
- Frost the Cookie Cake: Once the cookie cake is completely cool, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top. You can optionally decorate with additional white chocolate chips, sprinkles, or red velvet crumbs.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cookie cake into wedges and serve!
Notes
- The white chocolate chips are optional, but they add a lovely richness to the cookie cake.
- If you prefer a stronger red velvet flavor, you can increase the amount of cocoa powder slightly, but don’t overdo it as it might alter the texture of the cookie cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake, Cookie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Dessert
Keywords: red velvet cookie cake, cream cheese frosting cake, red velvet cake, cookie cake, dessert cake, homemade cookie cake