Children’s birthdays tend to unfold in similar fashion—bright multicolored decorations, tasty snacks, cartoon plates, and a cake adorned with candles. In the end, the little guests cherish one thing above all: gathering with friends and enjoying treats that aren’t part of the usual weekday routine.
Parents often face a common dilemma. Should the cake be bought or made at home? And more importantly: what flavor should it be? Most kids are easy to please with chocolate, yet some cooks would rather push beyond the standard chocolate chip and chocolate-covered options to try something a little different.
One simple but crowd-pleasing choice is the shortbread cake. Its beauty lies in the many possible fillings—the core idea remains the same, but the taste can be customized to suit the moment. The suggested frosting here is a cream cheese blend, but chocolate, hazelnut, or even jam fillings work just as well, allowing creativity to shine through with every batch.
Contents
- 200 grams of sugar
- 125 grams of butter
- Egg
- One spoonful of vanilla extract
- 250 grams of flour
- 100 grams chocolate chips
- 125 grams cream cheese
- 125 grams butter
- 200 grams powdered sugar
- colored noodles
Detailing
- The first step is to bake the biscuit that forms the base of the cake. Two biscuits are needed so that a generous filling can be sandwiched in the middle.
- With the oven preheated to 180 degrees, the butter should be creamed with the sugar, then the egg and vanilla are whisked in until the mixture is smooth.
- Next, gradually fold in the sifted flour and finally the chocolate chips. The dough should be divided into two equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a ball and flatten it into a round shape with the thickness desired for the cake.
- Bake the rounds for ten minutes at 180 degrees, then let them cool completely.
- While cooling occurs, prepare the filling by whisking together soft butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and the colored noodles until a creamy, speckled frosting forms.
- Spread the filling on one cookie and crown with the second cookie. Finish with the remaining frosting for decoration and a playful texture.