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American Flag Cake

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and festive cake topped with strawberries and blueberries, perfect for summer celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whipped cream or frosting
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans before transferring them to wire racks.
  9. Stack the cakes and spread whipped cream or frosting in between and on top.
  10. Decorate with fresh strawberries and blueberries.

Notes

Make-ahead tips: Bake the cake layers a day in advance and store at room temperature.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg