Description
Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake is a delightful and colorful dessert that lights up any celebration. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or casual picnics, this cake combines the classic taste of sugar cookies with a festive twist. With its vibrant icing designed to resemble fireworks, it’s not just a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures that bakers of all skill levels can create a stunning centerpiece that’s sure to impress guests. Gather your loved ones for some fun decorating time and enjoy a slice of this cheerful cake that brings joy to every occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- red food coloring
- blue food coloring
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt until fully combined. Chill dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake cookies for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly golden; cool completely on wire racks.
- For icing, whisk milk and powdered sugar until smooth. Divide icing into three portions; color two with red and blue food coloring.
- Decorate cooled cookies with base icing, then add colored circles and swirl with a toothpick to create the fireworks effect.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg