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Flag Cake with Berries – 4th of July Centerpiece

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Celebrate Independence Day with this stunning Flag Cake, featuring a light and fluffy vanilla base layered with rich whipped cream and vibrant fresh berries. Perfectly arranged strawberries and blueberries create a festive tribute to the American flag, making it an impressive centerpiece for any summer gathering. Easy to bake and delightful to taste, this cake will have your guests asking for seconds!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves about 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp 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
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Cool completely before frosting with whipped cream. Decorate with strawberries and blueberries to create the flag design.
  • Author: James
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg