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Perfect Red White and Blue Berry Flag Cake

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring a moist vanilla cake base topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged to resemble the American flag. Perfect for Fourth of July and other celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (113 g)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (480 ml), cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (30 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 225 g)
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (about 225 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) pan with butter or non-stick spray, then lightly flour or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then transfer the cake onto a cooling rack to cool fully.
  5. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10 minutes. Pour cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into the chilled bowl. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Once the cake is completely cool, spread an even layer of whipped cream over the top using a spatula.
  7. Arrange sliced strawberries in horizontal stripes across the cake to represent the red stripes of the flag.
  8. In the top left corner, create a blue square with fresh blueberries, mimicking the stars’ field.
  9. Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill the bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better volume. Use fresh berries for best color and texture. To stabilize whipped cream for transport, add gelatin or cream cheese. Avoid overbeating whipped cream to prevent it from turning grainy.

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