Description
Celebrate Independence Day with this stunning Flag Cake, featuring layers of fluffy vanilla cake topped with rich whipped cream and vibrant fresh berries. This easy-to-make dessert not only dazzles the eye but also delights the palate, making it the perfect centerpiece for summer gatherings. Bring joy to your celebrations as friends and family savor each delicious slice adorned in patriotic colors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla; mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread with whipped cream, and top with sliced strawberries. Add the second layer, cover with more cream, and decorate with blueberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 95g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg