Description
Celebrate Memorial Day with this Showstopping Flag Cake, a vibrant and patriotic dessert that’s sure to impress! Featuring moist vanilla layers, rich whipped cream frosting, and fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged like the American flag, this cake not only delights the taste buds but also serves as a beautiful centerpiece for your festivities. Perfect for gatherings with family and friends, it’s an easy way to honor our heroes while indulging in something sweet.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, alternately adding milk until just blended.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Once cool, whip cream and frost the top layer of the cake. Decorate with strawberries and blueberries to create the flag design.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute almond extract for vanilla for added flavor. You can also use seasonal fruits or add sprinkles to enhance decoration.