Description
Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake is a dazzling and delicious dessert that adds a burst of color and sweetness to any celebration. With its vibrant icing mimicking festive fireworks, this cake brings joy to birthdays, holidays, and casual get-togethers alike. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Kids will enjoy participating in the decorating process, making it a fun family activity. The buttery sugar cookie base paired with creamy icing offers a delightful flavor that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups softened butter
- 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 confectioners' sugar (sifted)
- Red and blue food coloring
Instructions
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs and add vanilla extract. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Chill dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on wire racks before decorating.
- Whisk together milk and powdered sugar until smooth; divide into three portions—color one red, another blue, and leave the third white.
- Decorate cooled cookies using a paintbrush to apply the white icing first, then drizzle red and blue icing in circles before pulling outward with a toothpick to create a fireworks effect.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg