Description
A delightful offering perfect for gatherings, this Red Velvet Cookie Cake mixes the rich flavors of cocoa and vanilla in a soft, chewy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prep your cake pan by greasing and lining with parchment.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients in another bowl until well combined.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture carefully.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting while the cake cools.
- Spread the frosting generously over the cooled cake.
- Serve and enjoy with friends and family!
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using applesauce instead of oil, and don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: red velvet, cookie cake, dessert, cream cheese frosting, Southern dessert