Description
Showstopping Flag Cake for Memorial Day is a delightful dessert that beautifully celebrates the holiday. This vibrant cake features layers of moist vanilla sponge, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh berries, artfully arranged to resemble the American flag. Perfect for barbecues and picnics, this eye-catching treat combines sweet and tart flavors in every slice, making it an unforgettable centerpiece for your Memorial Day festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool before removing from pans.
- Frost each layer with whipped cream and arrange strawberries and blueberries to create the flag design.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider swapping vanilla cake for lemon or chocolate cake. - Customize the fruit toppings based on seasonal availability or personal preference.