4Th Of July Flag Cake Recipe

Celebrate Independence Day with this light and delicious 4th of July Flag Cake! A family favorite, this recipe is perfect for your holiday gathering. This stunning dessert features vibrant red, white, and blue layers that are sure to impress your guests. Easy to make, yet incredibly festive, it's the perfect ending to your 4th of July celebration.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 218.8 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
4Th Of July Flag Cake

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Ingredients for 4Th Of July Flag Cake

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Cream Cheese
  • Cool Whip
  • Fresh Blueberries
  • Strawberry
  • 2 cups granulated sugar

How to Make 4Th Of July Flag Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into three bowls.
  6. In the first bowl, add the red food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
  7. In the second bowl, leave the batter plain (white).
  8. In the third bowl, add the blue food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
  9. Pour 1/3 of the white batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
  10. Pour 1/3 of the red batter over the white layer, spreading evenly.
  11. Pour the remaining white batter over the red layer, spreading evenly.
  12. Pour the remaining blue batter over the white layer, spreading evenly.
  13. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  14. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  15. Once cooled, frost the cake with your favorite frosting. A simple cream cheese frosting complements the cake beautifully.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

58g

Carbs

5g