Ingredients
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- For the Cookie Base:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring gel (pastel shades like pink, yellow, blue, and green)
- For Decorations:
- Easter-themed sprinkles
- Edible pearls or glitter
- Fondant cutouts (optional, for shapes like bunnies or eggs)
Instructions
- Making the Cookie Base: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round or rectangular cake pan (9–12 inches) and line it with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely before frosting.
- Preparing the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk or cream, until smooth and spreadable. Add vanilla extract and adjust consistency as needed. Divide the frosting into small bowls and tint each with food coloring gel to create pastel shades.
- Decorating the Cookie Cake: Spread a thin layer of white frosting over the cooled cookie base as a “crumb coat.” Use a piping bag fitted with different tips to create borders, patterns, or designs with the colored frostings. Add sprinkles, edible pearls, or fondant cutouts to complete the Easter theme. Chill the cake briefly before serving to set the decorations.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use plant-based butter, egg substitutes, and dairy-free frosting.
- Gluten-free: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Storage tip: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze the unfrosted base for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Decorating
- Cuisine: American-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th to 1/12th of the cake)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg