Star-Spangled Flag Cake

The Star-Spangled Flag Cake is a popular dessert often made for Fourth of July celebrations in the United States. It represents the American flag with its red and white stripes and blue field with white stars.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Star-Spangled Flag Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Vanilla cake mix
• 3 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• ¹⁄₂ cup Water
• 1 cup Strawberries
• 1 cup Blueberries
• 2 cup Whipped cream
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well combined.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely.
6. Once cooled, slice the cake in half horizontally to create two layers.
7. Place the bottom layer on a serving platter.
8. In a bowl, mix the whipped cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
9. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top of the bottom cake layer.
10. Arrange the strawberries in a rectangular shape on top of the whipped cream, creating the red stripes of the flag.
11. Place the top cake layer on top of the strawberries.
12. Spread another layer of whipped cream on top of the cake.
13. Arrange the blueberries in a square shape in the top left corner of the cake, creating the blue field with white stars.
14. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
15. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 32g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.