This sugar cookie cake is a great birthday surprise for someone who loves sugar cookies. No cookies are used in the recipe, just sugar-cookie flavor in cake form. Sprinkles on top are an extra treat.

That’s where this birthday cake cookie recipe comes into play ... There’s no need for measuring flour or sugar; the cake mix takes care of all the sweetness and structure you need.

A homemade birthday ... 2 x 20cm/8in round cake tins with butter. Line the bottom of the tins with a circle of baking paper. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using a hand ...

Cool 5 min. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gently stir in COOL WHIP and crushed cookies. PLACE 1 cake layer on plate, spread with cream cheese mixture.