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American Flag Cake

A festive and colorful cake beautifully decorated to resemble the flag, perfect for celebrations, especially the Fourth of July.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Celebration, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1.5 cups whole milk, very cold
Frosting Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 6.8 ounces instant vanilla pudding (two 3.4-ounce boxes)
  • 16 ounces whipped topping, thawed (two 8-ounce containers)
Decoration
  • 48 large fresh blueberries
  • 26 to 28 pieces fresh strawberries, halved

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 12x17x1-inch half sheet pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream the sugar and butter until fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one by one, mixing in the vanilla extract next.
  5. Fold in the sour cream and vegetable oil until just incorporated.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture and buttermilk, mixing until combined.
Baking
  1. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 16-18 minutes.
  2. Cool the cake completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Mix the cold milk and powdered sugar until dissolved.
  2. Add the pudding mix and beat until thickened.
  3. Fold in the thawed whipped topping until light and fluffy.
Decoration
  1. Frost the cooled cake with two-thirds of the frosting.
  2. Decorate with blueberries and halved strawberries to create a flag design.
  3. Use the remaining frosting to pipe between the fruits.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Flavors deepen after a day or two.