Description
A vibrant Flag Cake featuring fluffy vanilla cake layers, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries and blueberries, perfect for summer celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions. Grab your rectangular baking dish, lightly spray it with non-stick cooking spray, and prepare the vanilla cake as directed on the package. Allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until you achieve stiff peaks.
- Once the cake is cool, gently spread the whipped cream over the top, creating a beautiful, even layer that welcomes the fresh fruit.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries in neat rows, forming the red stripes. In the upper left corner, place blueberries carefully to represent the stars.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the whipped cream to firm slightly.
- Slice yourself a generous piece, take a moment to admire your handiwork, and enjoy your festive Flag Cake with loved ones!
Notes
Make-ahead Tips: Bake the cake a day ahead and assemble with whipped cream and fruit the next day for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg