Two things that automatically go together – baking and birthdays! A birthday party without a cake is not a meeting. It’s RUINED! And this birthday boy’s favorite kind of cake…cookies! Not a cookie cake, but a cake made of all of his favorite kinds of cookies stacked high and topped with buttercream frosting. A Superb Stacked Cookie for an superb kid!!!!
Bake 1 dozen each of Sister Sweetly’s Sugar Cookie Recipe, Sister Sweetly’s Ultimate Cookies Recipe, and Sister Sweetly’s Espresso Cookie Recipe. Allow to cool.
Make a batch of homemade buttercream
- 1/2 cup butter room temp
- 1/2 cup butter flavored Crisco
- 3 3/4 cup powered sugar
- 5 tbsp almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Beat together butter and Crisco until light and fluffy.
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Add in powdered sugar a cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Add the almond milk and vanilla and beat for 1 – 2 minutes on high speed.
Cake Construction Directions Once cooled frost the sugar cookies.
Layer 1/2 dozen frosted sugar cookies on the bottom of a cake plate. Top with 1 dozen espresso cookies. Then top with 1 dozen ultimate cookies. Finish by topping with the remaining 1/2 dozen frosted sugar cookies.
Voila! A superb birthday cake!Happy Birthday Finn!
Sister Sweetly 