Celebrate your patriotism with this colorful and delicious flag cake that is perfect for any Independence Day celebration! This cake features a moist vanilla sponge with a vibrant red and blue design, topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh berries to resemble the American flag. It’s a festive and tasty dessert that will impress your guests and show off your patriotic spirit.
2 cups all-purpose flour | |
1 teaspoon baking powder | |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda | |
1/2 teaspoon salt | |
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened | |
1 cup granulated sugar | |
2 large eggs | |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract | |
1 cup buttermilk | |
1/4 cup red food coloring | |
1/4 cup blue food coloring | |
4 cups heavy cream | |
1/2 cup powdered sugar | |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract | |
Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries for decorating |
1. | Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. |
2. | In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. |
3. | In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. |
4. | Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. |
5. | Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, until just combined. |
6. | Divide the batter into two equal portions and stir in the red food coloring into one portion and the blue food coloring into the other. |
7. | Pour the colored batters into the prepared baking dish, alternating colors to create a flag design. |
8. | Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. |
9. | Allow the cake to cool completely. |
10. | In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. |
11. | Frost the cooled cake with the whipped cream and decorate the top with strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in a flag pattern. |
12. | Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve. |
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