Valentine’s Cookie Cake

The BEST Valentine’s Cookie Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delectable and visually stunning dessert that harmoniously blends the flavors of a classic red velvet cake with the texture of a cookie. It's adorned with bursts of white chocolate chips in every bite. The addition of velvety cream cheese frosting makes it an ideal choice for special occasions, such as Valentine's Day!

A red velvet valentine's cookie cake is a decadent pleasure you can enjoy to your heart’s content, especially on Valentine’s Day. It is virtually impossible to resist.

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The Magic of a Red Velvet Valentines Cookie Cake

The popularity of the visually beautiful red velvet cake grew tremendously during the 20^th 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.  

Why Choose a Cookie Cake Over a Regular Cake?

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.

Ingredients for Your Valentines Cookie Cake

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.

Instructions

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.
   

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

3. 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.
   

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

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

6. 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.
   

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

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

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

10. 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.

Tips on Preparing the Best Valentine’s Cookie Cake

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.

Why Cream Cheese Frosting is Critical?

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.

Substitution ideas for a Valentine's Red Velvet Cookie 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!

Variations

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.

Equipment

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.

How to Store Your Valentines Cookie Cake

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. 

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Valentine’s Cookie Cake

Abi Guna

Valentine’s Cookie Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delectable and visually stunning dessert that harmoniously blends the flavors of a classic red velvet cake with the texture of a cookie. 

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 29 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 10 Slices

Calories 336 kcal

Equipment

• Electric mixer or stand mixer
• 9-Inch Cake Pan

Ingredients

  

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For Valentine Cookie Cake (Red velvet)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Dutch Processed cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated white sugar
• 1 egg at room temperature
• 1 egg yolk at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 5-6 drops red gel food coloring
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips divided
• Cooking spray

For Cream Cheese Frosting

• 4- ounce cream cheese at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons valentine's day sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. Set it aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
• In another bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 3-5 minutes until light.
• 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.
• Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, combining until everything is well incorporated.
• Gently fold the white chocolate chips into the cookie batter using a spatula.
• 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.
• Bake for 28-30 minutes or until the cookie cake turns a light golden brown color.
• Once done, remove the cookie cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Run a butter knife around the sides, then slowly release the springform pan and transfer it to a cooling rack.
• Meanwhile, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and butter together using a hand mixer. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth and creamy for 3-5 minutes. Add vanilla extract and milk if needed. Transfer the cream cheese frosting to a piping bag with a star nozzle.
• 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.

Notes

1. If you're looking to make a gluten-free version of the red velvet cookie cake, you can adapt the recipe by using gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
2. To store, place the Valentines cookie cake in an airtight container and can be stored at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal

Keyword cake, cookies, easy desserts

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