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Easy Patriotic Flag Cake — The Ultimate BBQ Crowd Pleaser!

Celebrate with a Patriotic Flag Cake for Your BBQ Fun


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  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 servings 1x

Description

A visually stunning and delicious vanilla sheet cake topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh berries to resemble the American flag.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir in milk.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely before frosting.
  7. Beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth; spread on cake.
  8. Decorate with blueberries in the top left and strawberry strips for red stripes.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American