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Sugar Cookie Cake

A deliciously festive and easy Sugar Cookie Cake that’s perfect for any celebration!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sugar Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon baking powder

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon milk or heavy cream, as needed for consistency

Decorations (Optional)

  • Sprinkles

Instructions
 

Making the Sugar Cookie Dough

  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Baking the Sugar Cookie Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9 or 10-inch round cake pan.
  • Press the chilled cookie dough evenly into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the center is set.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the milk (or cream) one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired spreading consistency.

Assembling and Decorating

  • Once the sugar cookie cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  • Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
  • Slice and serve!

Notes

This sugar cookie cake is best served at room temperature. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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