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Perfect Flag Cake Recipe with Strawberries and Blueberries for Easy Celebrations

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A festive and easy-to-make vanilla cake decorated with fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged in a patriotic flag pattern, perfect for summer celebrations and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture in three parts dry and two parts milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and tap gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Chill mixing bowl and beaters for 15 minutes. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thick layer of whipped cream over it.
  11. Arrange sliced strawberries in rows covering about two-thirds of the cake surface to form the red stripes of the flag.
  12. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides evenly with whipped cream.
  13. Add blueberries in the top-left corner in a rectangle to represent the stars section of the flag, pressing gently.
  14. Chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and milk for best results. Do not overmix batter after adding dry ingredients to keep cake tender. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream to avoid butter formation. Pat berries dry to prevent soggy frosting. Chill cake before slicing for cleaner cuts. Frozen berries can be used if fresh are unavailable but must be thawed and drained well.

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Keywords: flag cake, strawberry cake, blueberry cake, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July cake, easy celebration cake, whipped cream frosting, summer dessert

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