Description
Delightful Sugar Cookie Cake brings nostalgic childhood memories to life with its perfect balance of sweetness and comfort. Crisp edges and tender center promise a melt-in-your-mouth experience you’ll instantly love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Decoration Ingredients:
- Sprinkles
- Edible glitter
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C). Coat a 9-inch round or square pan with grease and line with parchment paper.
- Utilize a mixer to blend softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, airy consistency, which typically requires 2-3 minutes of consistent whipping.
- Incorporate the whole egg, additional egg yolk, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract. Blend thoroughly until all ingredients are seamlessly integrated.
- In a separate mixing vessel, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the dough.
- Transfer the cookie dough into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth, level surface that reaches all edges of the baking vessel.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes. Look for lightly golden edges and a set center as indicators of proper doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow the cookie cake to cool completely within the pan before applying frosting or additional decorative elements.
Notes
- Choose room temperature butter for smoother, fluffier creaming process, ensuring even mixing and better texture.
- Avoid overmixing the dough after adding dry ingredients to prevent tough, dense cookie cake.
- Customize the flavor by swapping almond extract with other extracts like coconut or maple for unique taste variations.
- For dietary modifications, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend and use dairy-free butter alternatives to accommodate different nutritional needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg