Description
A visually stunning and easy-to-make Homemade Flag Cake perfect for patriotic celebrations. This cake features vibrant red and white layers with blue blueberries arranged to mimic the flag, using simple pantry ingredients and customizable flavors. Ideal for holidays like July 4th, Memorial Day, or Veterans Day, it’s a fun baking project for all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
Coloring & Decorations
- Red food coloring (gel recommended)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- Whipped cream or frosting (approx. 3 cups) for layering and covering the cake
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternated with milk, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
- Color the Batter: Divide the batter into portions depending on the number of layers desired. Add red food coloring to the portion for the red layers, stirring until fully incorporated. Leave the other portion plain for the white layers represented by frosting.
- Bake the Cake Layers: Pour red and plain batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely to avoid frosting melting.
- Assemble the Flag Design: Begin with a plain cake layer frosted with white whipped cream or frosting. Alternate with red-frosted red cake layers. Use frosting to fill between layers and cover the entire cake’s sides and top. Arrange blueberries in the top-left corner to mimic the flag’s stars section.
- Final Touches: Smooth frosting edges using a spatula for a clean finish. Garnish with extra blueberries or red sprinkles if desired. Chill the cake in the refrigerator to set the frosting before serving.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for more vivid red layers without thinning the batter.
- Level cake layers by slicing off domed tops to create neat, flat stacks.
- Chill cakes before frosting to make spreading cleaner and easier.
- Rinse and dry fresh blueberries thoroughly to avoid soggy areas on the cake.
- Use room temperature ingredients (butter, eggs, milk) for a smooth and well-mixed batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: patriotic cake, flag cake, 4th of July dessert, red white and blue cake, layered cake, celebration cake