Description
The Stars & Stripes Cake is a vibrant and festive dessert perfect for your 4th of July celebration. This delicious cake features moist vanilla layers, topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries, all draped in fluffy whipped cream. It’s not just a treat; it?s a centerpiece that embodies the spirit of Independence Day. Delight your guests with this colorful creation that promises to make your summer gatherings unforgettable.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ? cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- ? cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Fresh strawberries (for topping)
- Fresh blueberries (for topping)
- Whipped cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients and milk alternately until combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with whipped cream and topping with strawberries and blueberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg