Perfect Firework Flag Cake Recipe Easy 4th of July Dessert with Strawberries and Blueberries
A festive and easy-to-make vanilla cake decorated with fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged to mimic the American flag, perfect for summer celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
- 1 cup water (240 ml)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (480 ml), chilled
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 300 g)
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries (about 225 g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 9×13 inch pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Use an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth. Scrape the sides occasionally for an even mix.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center to check doneness; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 45 minutes.
- In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to overbeat.
- Spread an even layer of whipped cream over the cooled cake using a spatula.
- Arrange blueberries in the top left corner to form the blue field of stars. Alternate rows of sliced strawberries and whipped cream to mimic the red and white stripes. Press berries gently into the whipped cream to secure.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Use chilled bowls and beaters for whipping cream to achieve stiff peaks faster. Slice strawberries thinly for a neat flag pattern. Avoid over-mixing cake batter to keep it light. Arrange berries just before serving or chill immediately after decorating to prevent watery whipped cream. Use a serrated knife to slice the cake gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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