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4th Of July Cake: Create a Festive Red, White, and Blue Treat!

A festive red, white, and blue cake perfect for celebrating the 4th of July.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 15.25 oz white cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup whipped cream store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: red white, and blue sprinkles for decoration

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well blended.
  3. Divide the batter evenly into three bowls. Leave one bowl as is for the white layer. In the second bowl, gently fold in the blueberries until evenly distributed. In the third bowl, gently fold in the sliced strawberries.
  4. Pour the white batter into the first prepared cake pan. Pour the blueberry batter into the second pan and the strawberry batter into the third pan.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the whipped cream frosting. In a mixing bowl, combine the whipped cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until soft peaks form.
  7. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place the white cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream frosting on top. Add the blueberry layer and spread more frosting on top. Finally, add the strawberry layer.
  8. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream. Decorate with red, white, and blue sprinkles if desired.
  9. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute buttermilk for water in the cake mix.
  • Add a layer of lemon curd between the cake layers for a zesty twist.

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