Description
Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake is the ultimate festive dessert that combines the joy of sugar cookies with the celebratory appeal of a cake. Bursting with vibrant colors and delightful flavors, this cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any gathering where fun is on the agenda. The soft texture and sweet buttery taste make it a hit with kids and adults alike. Plus, this treat doubles as an engaging activity for families to bond over as they decorate their colorful creations together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups butter (softened)
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk (for icing)
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted)
- Red and blue food coloring
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Chill the dough covered in plastic wrap for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick; cut shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake on ungreased sheets for 6–8 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
- To make icing, whisk milk and powdered sugar until smooth; divide into three portions — color one red and another blue.
- Decorate cooled cookies with white icing before adding colored designs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg