Description
Celebrate Independence Day with this stunning American Flag Cake Recipe for 4th of July Parties! Made with a moist vanilla cake, fluffy frosting, fresh strawberries, and juicy blueberries, this patriotic dessert is the perfect centerpiece for summer BBQs, picnics, and holiday gatherings. Easy to make, festive, and crowd-pleasing, this red, white, and blue cake is a must-have for your 4th of July dessert table!
Ingredients
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For the Cake
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Flag Decoration
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk until smooth.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip cream to stiff peaks and fold into the mixture.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Decorate with blueberries in the top-left corner and strawberry rows to form the American flag design.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Pat the strawberries and blueberries dry before decorating to prevent excess moisture from affecting the frosting.
Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving for cleaner slices and a firmer texture.
For the freshest appearance, decorate with the berries within 24 hours of serving.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 320 Calories
