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Red Velvet Cookie Cake

Perfect for Valentine's Day, this frosted red velvet cookie cake is a decadent treat!
Servings: 12 small slices

Ingredients

For the cookie cake:

  • 3/4 c. butter, softened
  • 2/3 c. white sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 tsp. red food coloring
  • 2 tsp. vinegar
  • 1 3/4 c. flour
  • 1/4 c. cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp. corn starch
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. white chocolate chips

For the frosting:

  • 4 oz. reduced fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • colored sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 10-inch tart pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla, food coloring, and vinegar and mix to combine.
  • Add flour, cocoa powder, corn starch, baking powder, and salt and mix until just combined. Stir in white chocolate chips. Pour into prepared pan, smoothing the top of the batter until even. Bake 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, then vanilla and milk, until smooth and spreadable.
  • When cookie cake has completely cooled, spread frosting in a smooth layer on top. Sprinkle with colored sprinkles, if using. Keep refrigerated.

Notes

Cookie cake adapted from Just So Tasty. Frosting from Betty Crocker.