Description
This captivating Red, White, and Blue Fourth of July Cake is the ultimate festive dessert that will dazzle your guests. Featuring fluffy vanilla cake layers, creamy whipped topping, and a medley of fresh strawberries and blueberries, this cake embodies the spirit of Independence Day. It’s perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or picnics, making every celebration sweeter. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake is sure to be the centerpiece of your holiday festivities.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (washed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Beat softened butter until creamy; add eggs one at a time and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients while alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Layer one cake with whipped cream and strawberries before adding the second layer on top.
- Decorate with more whipped cream and scatter blueberries on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg