Description
Celebrate summer with the vibrant American Flag Cake! Featuring layers of fluffy vanilla cake topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries, this eye-catching dessert beautifully resembles the stars and stripes of the American flag. It's easy to make, delicious, and perfect for Independence Day or any festive gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 cups whipped cream (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently until combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before removing from pans.
- To assemble, place one layer on a serving platter, spread whipped cream on top, arrange sliced strawberries as stripes, and top with blueberries in the corner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend. For added flavor, consider adding lemon zest or swapping vanilla extract for almond extract.