American Flag Cake
A festive and colorful dessert decorated like the American flag, perfect for 4th of July celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baked and cooled quarter sheet cake (such as vanilla sheet cake)
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 and 1/2 cups (540g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup (70g) fresh blueberries
- 2–3 cups (380–560g) halved fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Begin by baking your favorite 9×13-inch quarter sheet cake. Let the cake cool completely before decorating.
- In a bowl, use a mixer to beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Beat for 4 minutes.
- Use about 2/3 of the frosting to cover the entire cake. Save the remaining frosting for piping details.
- For the flag design, place whole blueberries in the top left corner and arrange halved strawberries in rows for the stripes.
- Using a piping bag, fill in spaces between the blueberries and strawberries for added detail.
- Once decorated, slice the cake and serve. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting to avoid melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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