Description
American Flag Cake is a vibrant and festive dessert that captures the spirit of summer celebrations. With layers of fluffy vanilla cake, whipped cream frosting, and fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged like the American flag, this cake is both a visual masterpiece and a delicious treat. Perfect for Independence Day parties, barbecues, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests, it’s sure to become a favorite dessert for all!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter in another bowl until fluffy. Gradually add sugar; beat until light.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, then mix in milk and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed. Divide batter between pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Whip cream to soft peaks. Layer cooled cakes with whipped cream and decorate with strawberries and blueberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg