Description
These Birthday Cake Cookies are soft, fluffy, and bursting with the nostalgic flavor of cake batter. Topped with a rich cake batter buttercream frosting and colorful rainbow sprinkles, they make the perfect festive treat for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 1 ½ cups salted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cake batter flavoring
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
Cake Batter Buttercream Frosting
- 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cake batter flavoring
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons milk to thin frosting, if needed
- Rainbow sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat baking mats to prevent sticking. Set the sheets aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the softened butter and granulated sugar. Cream them together on medium speed until the mixture is fluffy and well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Add Eggs and Flavoring: Add the eggs and 1 teaspoon of cake batter flavoring to the creamed mixture. Mix again just until everything is combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined to avoid over-developing the dough.
- Scoop and Shape Cookies: Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, scoop out portions of dough. Shape each portion into a flat disc or hockey puck shape and place six cookies per prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly apart.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15 to 16 minutes, or until the cookies are puffy and the tops lose their shiny appearance. Be careful not to over-bake them. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheets.
- Make Frosting: While cookies cool, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until creamy and smooth. Add 1 teaspoon of cake batter flavoring and mix to combine. If the frosting is too thick, gradually add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time to achieve the desired consistency.
- Frost and Decorate: Spread or pipe the cake batter buttercream frosting onto each cooled cookie. Immediately top with rainbow sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the frosting to set slightly before serving. Enjoy these delightful Birthday Cake Cookies as a fun treat for parties or special occasions.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the cookie dough to keep the cookies tender and soft.
- Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven; check cookies at 15 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- The cake batter flavoring is key to the authentic birthday cake taste; do not substitute.
- If frosting is too thick, add milk slowly to avoid making it too runny.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
