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Homemade Sugar Cookie Cake Recipe

Homemade Sugar Cookie Cake Recipe
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This Homemade Sugar Cookie Cake is a fun and festive dessert featuring a soft sugar cookie base loaded with rainbow sprinkles, topped with a creamy vanilla frosting and extra sprinkles. Perfect for celebrations or any time you want a colorful, delicious treat that combines the joy of sugar cookies and classic cake in one.

Ingredients

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Sugar Cookie Cake

  • 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, scooped and leveled
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup rainbow sprinkles

Vanilla Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons French vanilla liquid coffee creamer (milk or heavy cream can be used as substitute)
  • Additional rainbow sprinkles for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan and Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch cookie or cake pan with nonstick spray. Place a parchment paper circle in the bottom of the pan and spray it lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Using a hand mixer, beat on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring the sugars are well incorporated for a tender cookie cake.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat just until the eggs are fully incorporated to maintain a smooth batter without overmixing.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed until most of the flour is incorporated, then increase to medium speed and beat just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookie cake tender.
  5. Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in 1 cup of rainbow sprinkles into the dough using a spatula. The batter will be thick; ensure sprinkles are evenly distributed for colorful bursts in every bite.
  6. Spread Dough in Pan: Transfer the cookie dough to the prepared pan. Use an offset spatula to spread the dough evenly, leaving about 1/2 inch space from the edges to allow the dough to expand while baking.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool the Cake: Remove from oven and allow the cookie cake to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, carefully turn it out onto a cake stand to finish cooling completely. For a neat presentation, once cool, you may flip it onto a plate or cake board and slide it back to the cake stand.
  9. Make Vanilla Frosting: In a large bowl, beat together butter and vegetable shortening on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating on low speed until mostly combined.
  10. Incorporate Creamer: Add French vanilla liquid coffee creamer (or milk/cream), and beat on medium speed until the frosting is fully incorporated, light, and fluffy. Continue beating for an additional 1 to 2 minutes for best texture.
  11. Decorate: Fill a piping bag fitted with a 1M or 2D tip with the vanilla frosting. Pipe a decorative border around the cookie cake, then generously sprinkle the top with additional rainbow sprinkles for a festive look.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easy mixing and better texture.
  • Parchment paper helps prevent the cookie cake from sticking to the pan.
  • Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to keep the cookie tender.
  • Allow the cookie cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • French vanilla liquid coffee creamer adds a nice depth to the frosting flavor but can be replaced with milk or heavy cream.
  • Store leftover cookie cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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