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Perfect Patriotic Funfetti Cookie Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A festive and crowd-pleasing funfetti cookie cake topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for summer holidays and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed (110 g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (135 g) rainbow patriotic sprinkles
  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla bean paste or extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the rainbow patriotic sprinkles, being careful not to crush or smear the colors.
  7. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and press it down evenly.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and the center is set but still soft. A toothpick inserted should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the cookie cake completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
  10. While cooling, beat together the cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  12. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cookie cake.
  13. Optionally, sprinkle additional red, white, and blue sprinkles on top immediately after frosting.
  14. For neat slices, refrigerate the frosted cake for 20 minutes to firm up the frosting before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and eggs for best texture. Do not overmix the dough to keep it tender. Choose sturdy sprinkles that hold color during baking. Cool the cookie cake completely before frosting to prevent melting. Refrigerate frosted cake for firmer slices. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly.

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Keywords: funfetti cookie cake, patriotic dessert, cream cheese frosting, Fourth of July dessert, festive cookie cake, summer holiday dessert

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