Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake (Print Format)
Soft cookie cake packed with patriotic M&Ms and sprinkles, ideal for festive Fourth of July treats.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Cookie Cake
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¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon cream of tartar
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2 cups (248g) all-purpose flour
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1 cup M&Ms, patriotic colors for decoration
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½ cup 'jimmie' sprinkles, red and white for decoration
→ For the Frosting
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3 tablespoons (38g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 ½ cups (170g) powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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⅙ teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy whipping cream or milk
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9” (23 cm) round cake pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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Beat softened butter and granulated sugar with a hand or stand mixer until creamy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Add baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar, and mix until combined. Gradually add the all-purpose flour. Incorporate M&Ms and sprinkles into the dough.
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Press the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. Optionally, press additional M&Ms onto the surface. Bake for 19-22 minutes, or until the edges have a light golden brown color. Avoid overbaking—slightly underdone results in the best texture. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding frosting.
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Beat softened butter until smooth. Slowly incorporate the powdered sugar until the mixture becomes crumbly. Add salt, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream, and beat until the texture is smooth. Add additional cream, a teaspoon at a time, to reach a spreadable consistency.
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Using a 1M piping tip and ziplock or piping bag, decorate the cooled cookie cake with the frosting. Garnish with additional M&Ms and sprinkles.
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Store the cake loosely covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
# Tips:
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Avoid overbaking the cookie cake for a chewier texture, as it continues to cook while cooling.