Valentine's Cookie Cake (Red Velvet Cookie Cake Recipe)

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Are you searching for the perfect treat to make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable? Red velvet offers endless options to make your celebration extra special! Red velvet cake cookies are always a crowd-pleaser with their soft, chewy texture and vibrant red hue. Whether you fill them with traditional cream cheese frosting or transform them into a decadent red velvet cookie pie, these treats are a delightful addition to your Valentine’s dessert table. For those who love baking from scratch, red velvet cookie recipes from scratch are the perfect way to achieve the ideal balance of sweetness and tanginess.

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• Nutella Covered Strawberries
• Valentine Cake Pops
• Red Velvet Cake Waffles
• Mini Chocolate Bundt Cake
• Dark Chocolate Almond Fudge

The popularity of the visually beautiful red velvet cake grew tremendously during the 20th century and became a familiar household item when it appeared as a red velvet wedding cake in the movie Steel Magnolias. Everyone saw the movie; everyone wanted the cake. It has become especially popular for Valentine’s Day.

Red velvet cakes are cocoa cakes made with Dutch-processed cocoa powder which gives them a darker color than conventional chocolate cakes.

Cookies have always been popular, but turning the cookie into a cookie cake helps create a classic, celebratory dessert. The standard cream cheese frosting contains just the right amount of sweetness. The red velvet cookie cake (Valentine's cookie cake)is chewy with subtle flavors. No mixer is needed when preparing this special cookie cake. (If you insist on a hand mixer, please avoid overmixing as that will make the texture more cake-like.

1. The cake gets its velvety smoothness from butter. Be sure it is unsalted butter and at room temperature before you begin baking.
2. If you desire, you can combine white and brown sugar.
3. You will need eggs for your cake. Freshness can make a difference, so get the freshest eggs available. A farmer’s market is ideal.
4. You can use any all-purpose flour you have on hand.
5. The cocoa powder is critical, and high-quality cocoa is highly recommended.
6. Red and pink sprinkles will best color-coordinate with your cake.

See recipe card for quantities.

The step-by-step instructions provide a clearer understanding of the cookie cake recipe.

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

   
   

1. Step 2: In another bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 3-5 minutes until light.

   
   

1. Step 3: Add the egg and egg yolk one at a time to the butter mixture, beating for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy. Then add the vanilla extract and red food color.

   
   

1. Step 4: Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, combining until everything is well incorporated.

   
   

1. Step 5: Gently fold the white chocolate chips into the cookie batter using a spatula.

   
   

1. Step 6: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips over the top.

   
   

1. Step 7: Bake for 28-30 minutes or until the cookie cake turns a light golden brown color.

   
   

   
   

1. Step 8: Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and butter together using a hand mixer.

   
   

1. Step 9: Slowly add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth and creamy for 3-5 minutes. Add vanilla extract and milk if needed.

1. Step 10: Pipe the cream cheese frosting around the edge of the cookie cake and sprinkle Valentine's Day sprinkles on top.

   
   

Once done, slice the red velvet cookie cake and serve.

Using high-quality chocolate will ensure the best flavor. It’s a special cake – don’t settle for ordinary and artificial chocolate.

Take care not to overbake your cake, as this will make it drier and less tasty. In addition, do not overmix the ingredients; simply incorporate them gently.

Using a springform pan as herein suggested makes it easier to get the cake out. However, let the cake cool completely to ensure it does not break. The cooling period should not take longer than half an hour.

The awesome cream cheese frosting is an integral part of this cake. Its rich thickness can be sinful, but that is perfectly acceptable on Valentine’s Day.

Cream cheese frosting always adds a rich flavor, and the texture makes spreading or piping the frosting easy. Most cream cheese frostings can be customized to individual tastes.

It is highly recommended that you use full-fat cream cheese instead of a low-fat one to capture the full flavor. Please store your frosting in the refrigerator before you use it instead of leaving it out at room temperature.

You can make your cake a day ahead but keep the cream cheese frosting refrigerated until you are ready to serve the cake.

1. Flour Substitute:

• Gluten-Free Flour: Swap regular all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to make it gluten-free.

2. Butter Substitute:

• Coconut Oil or Vegan Butter: For a dairy-free or vegan option, replace butter with coconut oil or plant-based butter.

3. Red Food Coloring Substitute:

• Beetroot Powder: For a natural red hue, use beetroot powder instead of artificial red food coloring.

4. Egg Substitute:

• Flaxseed or Chia Egg: Mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed or chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water per egg for a vegan option.
• Applesauce: Use ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce per egg to add moisture and keep the cake soft.

5. Cream Cheese Frosting Substitute:

• Vegan Cream Cheese: Replace traditional cream cheese with a plant-based option to make the frosting dairy-free.

These substitutions allow you to adjust the Red Velvet Cookie Cake to dietary preferences without losing its delicious Valentine’s charm!

Peanut Butter Swirl Cookie Cake: Add a few spoonfuls of peanut butter to the dough and swirl it in for a rich, nutty flavor.

Double Chocolate Cookie Cake: Use cocoa powder in the batter to create a chocolate cookie base, and add white or dark chocolate chips.

Funfetti Cookie Cake: Mix in colorful sprinkles for a fun and festive twist, perfect for celebrations.

Electric Mixer or Whisk: To cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. A stand mixer or hand mixer works best, but a whisk can be used if necessary.

9-Inch Cake Pan: A round pan to bake the cookie cake in. You can also use a springform pan for easier removal like I did in this recipe.

Cooling Rack: To allow the cookie cake to cool evenly once it’s out of the oven.

Mixing Bowls: For combining the wet and dry ingredients separately before mixing them together.

Wrap the valentines cookie cake securely with a plastic wrap. It will remain fresh without refrigeration for up to three days, but only without frosting.

A valentines cake with frosting, such as this, can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days. For a longer shelf life, the cake, when well-wrapped, will last up to three months in the freezer.

Instead of white chocolate chips, you can use regular milk chocolate chips or opt for dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa or higher) for a healthier and richer flavor with added chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds for a crunchy texture.

A cookie cake typically has a texture that falls somewhere between a traditional cookie and a cake. The center of the cookie cake is often soft and chewy, similar to a regular chocolate chip cookie, while the edges tend to be slightly crispy and golden brown, creating a pleasant contrast to the soft center.

Cookie cakes are made using cookie dough, which is baked in a manner similar to a batch of regular-sized cookies and is typically decorated with frosting.

Certainly! You can replace the white chocolate chips with other options such as regular milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, or even nuts like walnuts or pecans, based on your preference.

Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

Red Velvet Cake Waffles

Valentine cake pops

Nutella Covered Strawberries

Oatmeal Mug Cake

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