Delicious Patriotic Funfetti Cookie Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A festive and fun cookie cake featuring a soft, chewy funfetti base topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for patriotic celebrations and summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (180ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (150g) rainbow sprinkles
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Extra festive sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a mixer, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- Add sour cream and mix on low until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low just until no streaks remain.
- Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles with a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour dough into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cookie cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cookie cake using an offset spatula.
- Decorate with extra sprinkles and serve. Best enjoyed the same day but can be stored overnight in the fridge.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for frosting to achieve the perfect spreadable consistency. Avoid overmixing the dough after adding flour to keep the cookie cake tender. Chill the cake briefly before frosting if your kitchen is warm to prevent melting. Use sturdy, non-melting sprinkles to avoid color bleeding. For gluten-free or vegan versions, substitute ingredients accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: funfetti cookie cake, patriotic dessert, cream cheese frosting, easy cookie cake, festive dessert, rainbow sprinkles, soft chewy cookie