Description
Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake is a delightful and colorful dessert that brightens up any celebration, whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or summer party. This easy-to-make cake combines the classic flavors of buttery sugar cookies with vibrant icing, creating a treat that not only pleases the palate but also serves as a stunning centerpiece on any dessert table. Its soft texture and eye-catching design invite everyone to indulge. Plus, the decorating process can be a fun activity for families, making it perfect for festive occasions where creativity shines. Enjoy this joyful dessert that’s sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups softened butter
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- red and blue food coloring
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut cookies with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For icing, whisk together milk and confectioners’ sugar until smooth; divide into portions to color red and blue.
- Decorate cookies using colored icing to create a fireworks effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg