Description
Celebrate with a festive Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake that’s soft, buttery, and bursting with red, white, and blue sprinkles. This easy-to-make cake combines the classic flavors of sugar cookies with a fun, colorful twist perfect for patriotic holidays or any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Decoration
- ½ cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until all components are evenly blended.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract completely.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Take care not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Carefully fold in the red, white, and blue sprinkles to evenly distribute them throughout the batter without breaking them.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan before decorating further or serving it to guests.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cake tender.
- Ensure butter is softened for easier creaming and better texture.
- Use fresh sprinkles to avoid color bleeding into the batter.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
- This cake can be decorated with frosting once cooled for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
