Description
The American Flag Cake is a show-stopping dessert that perfectly embodies summer festivities. This delightful cake features layers of fluffy vanilla cake, light whipped cream frosting, and vibrant strawberries and blueberries that create a stunning patriotic design. Whether for Independence Day, birthdays, or family gatherings, this cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready to impress your guests with this visually striking and delicious centerpiece at your next celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy; add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled, layer cakes with whipped cream and top with strawberries and blueberries arranged like the flag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg