If you are a fan of Red Velvet Cake and chewy cookies, have you ever combined them to make a Red Velvet Cookie Cake? My cookie cake is moist and delicious, with the perfect amount of sugar and a delicious cream cheese icing. Make it for a birthday, anniversary, Valentine’s Day, or any day, and your whole family will love it!

Red Velvet Cookie Cake

In my family, love for red velvet cake runs deep—so deep, in fact, that I decided it was high time to shake things up a bit!

Why make a red velvet cake when you can make a red velvet cookie cake?

A few years back we attended a Valentine’s party for my kids. I needed to bring a dish, so I whipped out my red velvet cookie recipe and made it into a cake.

It was the perfect treat – a giant cookie made into a cake!

I cut it up into small bites so we could share it with friends. We served up these red velvet cake cookies, and everyone loved them.

What makes it even better is that it’s SO EASY to make! Decorating it is fun too, especially if it’s for a themed party.

What is a Cookie Cake?

A cookie cake is a large, single-layered cookie baked in a cake pan. It has the chewy texture of a cookie in the shape of a cake.

A cookie cake combines the best of both desserts into one easy-to-make treat!

Why You’ll Love My Red Velvet Cookie Cake

You’ll love this Red Velvet Cookie Cake because it’s a perfect mix of flavors and textures.

The soft, chewy red velvet cookie base is packed with white chocolate chips and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting.

It’s an easy recipe with simple ingredients, making it great for any occasion.

It’s a perfect Valentine’s Day dessert with the red coloring, but you don’t have to wait for a special occasion to make chewy red velvet cookies into a cake!

Love the flavors of red velvet? Try my Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls and my Red Velvet Cheesecake!

Ingredients for Red Velvet Cookie Cake

Here are the simple ingredients you need to make my Red Velvet Cookie Cake recipe.

For the Cookie Cake:

Red Velvet Cake Mix: Just grab a box of cake mix from your favorite brand. It’s the base of our cookies.
Unsalted Butter: Makes the cookies rich and tender. Have it at room temperature so it mixes well.
Eggs: They bind everything together and add moisture.
Vanilla Extract: Adds a hint of warm, sweet flavor.
White Chocolate Chips: For creamy, melty pockets of sweetness in every bite.

For the Frosting:

You can print my Cream Cheese Recipe or just follow the instructions on the recipe card below.

Cream Cheese: This gives the frosting its creamy texture. Make sure it’s soft for easy mixing.
Butter: Combined with cream cheese, it makes the frosting rich and spreadable.
Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the frosting and gives it a smooth consistency.
Vanilla Extract: A dash more of that cozy, sweet flavor.
Milk, If Needed: Use a splash to adjust the frosting’s thickness to your liking.
Sprinkles, If Desired: For a fun pop of color and texture on top of your frosted cookies.

How to Make Red Velvet Cookie Cake

Making this cookie cake with a red velvet cake mix is easy.

You’ll combine cake mix with the other ingredients in a large bowl using an electric mixer, bake it, let it cool on a wire rack, and then frost it.

To break it down a little, here are the steps. You can also print the recipe card at the bottom for full instructions.

Make the Cookie Cake

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch cake pan with foil or parchment paper and spray it with non-stick spray.
Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, red velvet cake mix, eggs, and vanilla extract. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
Press into Pan: Press the cookie dough mixture evenly into the prepared cake pan.
Bake: The bake time is 23-26 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Make the Frosting

Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Add milk as needed for desired consistency. Stir in vanilla extract.
Frost and Decorate: Once the cookie cake has cooled, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting on top. Add sprinkles for a festive touch.

Decorating Tips

Use a piping bag to pipe the cream cheese frosting onto the cooled cookie cake.
Decorate with sprinkles for a pretty pop of color.
For an extra special look, swirl a white chocolate drizzle over the frosting.

Variation Ideas

Swap white chocolate chips for milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips.
Add some macadamia nuts to the mix (one of my favorite mix-ins!)
Add a teaspoon of cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
Use different seasonal sprinkles to match the occasion.
Use a heart-shaped cake pan for the cookie cake.

Storage and Freezing Instructions

Store the cookie cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For longer storage, wrap the cookie cake in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

More Red Velvet Recipes

Print Pin

Red Velvet Cookie Cake

Ingredients

For the Cookie:

1 Box Red Velvet Cake Mix
½ Cup 1 Stick Butter, Softened
2 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
2 Cups White Chocolate Chips

For the Frosting:

4 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
¼ Cup Butter Softened
2-3 Cups Powdered Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Milk If Needed
Sprinkles If Desired

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch cake pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl combine butter, cake mix, eggs, and vanilla. Fold in white chocolate chips.
Press into pan. Bake for 23-26 minutes.

For the Frosting:

Combine cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar a little at a time. Add milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Pipe or spread onto cookie cake. Top with sprinkles.

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