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Perfect American Flag Cake Recipe Easy Homemade with Fresh Berries

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An easy, festive American flag cake featuring a moist vanilla base, lightly sweetened whipped cream, and fresh strawberries and blueberries for a patriotic summer dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315 g)
  • 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 (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries

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, sift 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, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Add flour mixture in three additions alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix gently until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Chill mixing bowl and beaters. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract on high speed until soft peaks form.
  9. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread whipped cream over top. Arrange sliced strawberries in horizontal rows on half the cake to mimic stripes.
  10. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on the remaining half and place blueberries in the corner to represent stars.
  11. Place second cake layer on top and repeat whipped cream and berry decoration for a double-layer flag effect.
  12. Refrigerate cake for at least 30 minutes before serving chilled.

Notes

Use softened but not melted butter for best creaming results. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream to achieve soft peaks. Slice strawberries evenly and pat dry if very juicy to prevent soggy whipped cream. If whipped cream softens during assembly, refrigerate cake to firm up. Store-bought whipped topping can be used as a quick substitute but homemade whipped cream is preferred for flavor and texture.

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Keywords: American flag cake, Fourth of July dessert, patriotic cake, fresh berry cake, easy summer cake, whipped cream cake

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