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Perfect Flag Cake Recipe Dad Learned to Make Easy and Delicious for Fourth of July

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A simple, festive flag cake with a light vanilla base, whipped cream frosting, and fresh berries, perfect for Fourth of July celebrations and beyond.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Optional: 1 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting fruit

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk in three parts, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  6. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and smooth tops with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges start to pull away from the pan.
  8. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Whip chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  10. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a thick layer of whipped cream frosting on top. Add second layer and cover entire cake with remaining frosting.
  11. Arrange sliced strawberries in horizontal stripes and blueberries in a star-shaped cluster in the top left corner to mimic the American flag. Dust berries lightly with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix batter to avoid toughness. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking. Whip cream to stiff peaks but avoid overwhipping. Cool cakes completely before frosting to prevent melting. Pat berries dry if very juicy to avoid soggy frosting.

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