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Homemade Flag Cake

Homemade Flag Cake
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A delightful and visually stunning Homemade Flag Cake that combines layers of moist white cake, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and fluffy whipped cream to create a patriotic dessert perfect for holidays, parties, and celebrations.

Ingredients

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Cake Base

  • 1 white cake mix (or homemade white cake batter)
  • Sugar as per cake mix instructions
  • Vanilla extract (optional, to enhance flavor)

Fruit Toppings

  • Fresh strawberries, sliced
  • Fresh blueberries
  • Lemon juice (optional, for brightening fruit flavor)

Whipped Cream

  • Chilled heavy cream
  • Sugar (to taste)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Optional: almond or lemon extract for flavored whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Bake the Cake Base: Prepare your white cake mix as directed on the package or your homemade recipe. Pour the batter into a rectangular baking pan and bake until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before decorating.
  2. Prepare the Whipped Cream: While the cake cools, whip chilled heavy cream with a bit of sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Refrigerate to keep the cream stable and ready for spreading.
  3. Assemble the Whipped Cream Layer: Spread an even, smooth layer of whipped cream evenly across the cooled cake’s surface. This layer acts as the white stripes and background of your flag design.
  4. Add the Red Stripes with Strawberries: Thinly slice fresh strawberries and arrange them in neat horizontal rows alternating with the whipped cream to create the red stripes of the flag. Ensure even coverage across the cake surface.
  5. Create the Blue Section with Blueberries: In the upper left corner of the cake, cluster fresh blueberries tightly together to mimic the flag’s blue star field. Adjust the size to fit the cake dimensions.
  6. Final Touches and Serve: Check that fruit is neatly arranged and whipped cream edges are clean. Refrigerate the cake for at least one hour to allow the design to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smoother cake batter and even baking.
  • Chill the whipped cream before whipping to achieve better peaks and texture.
  • Choose ripe, firm strawberries and blueberries for the best flavor and appearance.
  • Use an offset spatula to spread whipped cream neatly around the fruit for a clean design.
  • Dip your knife in hot water before slicing to get clean cuts without smudging the frosting.

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Keywords: flag cake, patriotic cake, holiday dessert, Fourth of July cake, white cake, whipped cream cake, berry cake, festive dessert

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