Copycat Crumbl Celebration Cake Cookie Recipe – Crumbl Classic Menu (2026)
This copycat Crumbl Celebration Cake Cookie is like a birthday party in cookie form. A fluffy cake batter cookie with cake batter cream cheese frosting and a splash of rainbow sprinkles. Pure joy.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- unsalted butter 1 stick
- cream cheese (softened) 4 oz
- granulated sugar 1.25 cups
- brown sugar 2 tbsp
- large eggs 2 pieces
- vanilla extract 2 tsp
- cake flour 2 cups
- all-purpose flour 1 cup
- cornstarch 3 tbsp
- baking powder 2 tsp
- baking soda 0.5 tsp
- rainbow sprinkles 0.33 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
- salt 0.5 tsp
- almond extract 0.5 tsp
- cream cheese (softened) 4 oz
- unsalted butter 0.5 stick
- powdered sugar 2 cups
- vanilla extract 1 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
70 g
52%
Protein
6 g
4%
Fat
24 g
44%
Cooking steps
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1
Beat 1 stick unsalted butter and 4 oz softened cream cheese together until light and creamy—this mimics Crumbl's soft, thick texture.
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2
Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until just combined so the dough stays tender.
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3
Sift together cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually blend into the wet mixture until a very thick dough forms.
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4
Fold in rainbow sprinkles gently to avoid crushing and discoloration.
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5
Cover dough and chill for at least 60 minutes—chilling is a copycat tip that keeps cookies oversized and prevents excessive spreading.
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6
Scoop dough into 8 large balls (about 145g each), place on parchment-lined pan, and slightly flatten; bake at 350°F (175°C) for 16–18 minutes, until edges are set and centers are just underbaked.
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7
Cool cookies fully on pan—Crumb cookies are soft and thick and will continue to set after coming out of the oven.
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8
Make frosting: Beat 4 oz cream cheese and ½ stick unsalted butter until smooth, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beat until fluffy; swirl generously atop cooled cookies.
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9
Finish with extra rainbow sprinkles scattered over the frosting for classic celebration flair.
Personalized Q&A
Q. Does this actually taste like the Crumbl Celebration Cake Cookie?
Yes—this recipe recreates Crumbl’s cake batter cookie base using cake flour and cornstarch for a soft, fluffy texture, plus cream cheese in both dough and frosting for that signature rich bite. Chilling the dough keeps the cookies thick and tender, and almond extract adds authentic birthday cake flavor.
Q. Why did my cookies spread too thin in the oven?
Overspreading often results from skipping dough chilling or from using butter that is too soft. Be sure to chill the dough for at least an hour before baking, as outlined in recipe steps. Also, don’t overbeat the butter—aim for just creamy, not liquid.
Q. Can I use only all-purpose flour instead of cake flour?
You can substitute all-purpose flour for cake flour, but the cookies will be less tender and won’t have the classic Crumbl soft, cake-like bite. For best copycat results, use cake flour as listed, or make your own by replacing 2 tablespoons per cup of all-purpose flour with cornstarch.
Q. How many calories are in each cookie?
Each oversized Celebration Cake Cookie is approximately 540 kcal, with 70g carbohydrates, 6g protein, and 24g fat. These values reflect the classic Crumbl size and style—including frosting and sprinkles.
Q. Can I freeze the dough or finished cookies?
Absolutely. Dough can be portioned and frozen for up to 2 months—just thaw in the fridge before baking. Baked, frosted cookies keep best wrapped airtight and refrigerated for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 weeks.
