Description
Celebrate Memorial Day with a stunning Showstopping Flag Cake that captures the spirit of the holiday. This delicious dessert features layers of moist vanilla cake, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged to resemble the American flag. Perfect for family gatherings, this cake is sure to impress your guests while satisfying their sweet cravings. Easy to prepare and customize, it’s an irresistible centerpiece for your patriotic celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream the butter until smooth, then add eggs and vanilla. Combine both mixtures until well blended.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely on wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
- Assemble by layering one cake with whipped cream and half the strawberries, then top with the second layer. Frost with more whipped cream and arrange remaining strawberries and blueberries in flag design.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, fold lemon zest into the batter or substitute whipped cream with cream cheese frosting. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.