Description
Easter Sugar Cookie Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the classic flavors of sugar cookies with the fun of cake. Perfect for spring celebrations, this vibrant treat is filled with colorful M&Ms and cheerful sprinkles, making it ideal for birthdays, holiday gatherings, or any festive occasion. With its soft, chewy texture and sweet frosting, this cookie cake is not only easy to whip up in about an hour but also encourages creativity through decoration—making it a hit with both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup spring-colored M&Ms
- ½ cup Easter sprinkles
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9” round cake pan with nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually mix in baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar. Slowly incorporate flour and then fold in M&Ms and sprinkles.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 19-22 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in salt and vanilla extract. Adjust texture with heavy cream as needed.
- Frost your cooled cookie cake creatively using a piping bag or ziplock bag.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg