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Red Velvet Cookie Cake

A heartwarming dessert that brings together flavors of chocolate and vanilla, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour I always keep a bag stocked because, let’s face it, life happens.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda I use the Dr. Oetker brand, as it always seems to work best for me.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Trust me, it’ll enhance the sweetness beautifully.
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder Just a smidgen of cocoa adds depth.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened My fridge always has this; it brings baked goods to life.
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar I'm a straight-up white sugar girl!
  • 1 large egg A Tesco girl at heart.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract It's my baking secret weapon.
  • 1 tablespoon red food colouring Don’t skimp on this; it’s about the presentation!
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips The good stuff, like Cadbury’s.
Frosting
  • Cream cheese frosting Feel free to use store-bought!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Crack the egg into the bowl and add the vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
  6. Add the red food coloring and chocolate chips. Mix until well combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a greased cake tin and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the cake on a bright red platter and drizzle cream cheese frosting over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

This cookie cake is best enjoyed with a cup of tea or while binge-watching your latest TV series.
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