Description
Indulgent cookies and cream red velvet bites combine rich chocolate flavor with creamy cheesecake-like essence. Sweet cream cheese frosting and crushed chocolate cookies create a luxurious dessert perfect for celebrations or casual treats.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
Flavor and Color Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup (57 grams) butter, softened
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup crushed Oreo cookies
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish by greasing or lining with parchment paper, ensuring easy cake removal.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, blend sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth. Incorporate red food coloring and vinegar, mixing until fully integrated.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain cake’s tender texture.
- Transfer batter into prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center reveals moist crumbs.
- Allow cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, ensuring structural integrity for bite-sized cutting.
- Create frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold crushed Oreo cookies and mini chocolate chips into the frosting, distributing evenly without overworking the mixture.
- Use a sharp knife to cut cooled cake into small, uniform squares. Clean the blade between cuts for precise edges.
- Generously top each red velvet bite with cookies and cream frosting, using a piping bag for a professional finish. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for a rich, deep flavor that elevates the red velvet taste.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to create a smoother, more consistent cake batter.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense texture in your red velvet bites.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red color without adding extra liquid to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg