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Red Velvet Cookie Cake

Red Velvet Cookie Cake

This delicious Red Velvet Cookie Cake features rich flavors and creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration or treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 oz red food coloring gel
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cream cheese frosting store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in red food coloring and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 16g

Notes

You can customize this cake by adding chocolate chips or nuts. For storage, keep in an airtight container or freeze slices for later.

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