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Perfect Red White and Blue Flag Cake Recipe Easy Fresh Berry Dessert

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A festive and fresh summer dessert featuring layers of fluffy vanilla cake, lightly sweetened whipped cream, and fresh berries arranged like a flag. Perfect for Fourth of July celebrations or any casual summer get-together.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature (can substitute almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups blueberries, washed and dried
  • 1 cup raspberries, washed and dried (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans or line 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. Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently on low speed just until combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If edges brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil after 20 minutes.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto cooling racks to cool completely.
  9. Chill bowl and beaters for 10 minutes. Beat cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  10. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream evenly.
  11. Top with second cake layer and spread remaining whipped cream on top and around sides.
  12. Arrange sliced strawberries in rows to form red stripes on one side of the cake, followed by rows of blueberries for the blue field. Add raspberries for extra red accents if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best batter texture. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Pat berries dry before placing on whipped cream to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free, substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use coconut cream whipped topping and plant-based milk. Chill cake for 30 minutes before serving to set flavors.

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Keywords: red white and blue cake, berry flag cake, Fourth of July dessert, summer cake, fresh berry dessert, vanilla cake, whipped cream cake

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