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Sugar Cookie Cake with Raspberry Buttercream

Delightful Sugar Cookie Cake with Raspberry Buttercream Bliss

This Sugar Cookie Cake with Raspberry Buttercream is a perfect balance of simplicity and delight, featuring a fluffy cake topped with vibrant raspberry buttercream.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter use margarine for dairy-free
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder check expiration date
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract almond extract as twist
For the Raspberry Buttercream
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar adjust based on sweetness
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries can use thawed frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream or non-dairy cream for vegan

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pan
  • Oven

Method
 

How to Make Sugar Cookie Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
  6. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and pour the batter evenly into the pan.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and crushed fresh raspberries.
  10. Spread the raspberry buttercream over the cooled sugar cookie cake, swirling it nicely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider topping the cake with additional fresh raspberries or edible flowers for decoration.

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