Red, White and Blue Layered Flag Cake
Celebrate your Independence Day in style with this stunning Red, White and Blue Layered Flag Cake! This festive dessert is as delightful to eat as it is to behold, boasting vibrant layers that embody the spirit of the Fourth of July. With its moist cake and creamy frosting, this showstopper is surprisingly easy to make, even for beginners. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings, this patriotic cake will impress your friends and family while adding a splash of color to any celebration. Get ready to slice into layers of deliciousness and enjoy the sweet taste of summer!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ White Cake Mix
- Vegetable oil
- Whole eggs and egg whites
- Red paste food color
- Blue paste food color
- Betty Crocker™ Whipped Fluffy White Frosting
- Red, white, and blue star-shaped candy sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark pans). Prepare two 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and parchment paper.
- Make the red cake layer using one box of cake mix; add red food color. Pour batter evenly into pans and bake for 28-33 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Repeat for the blue layer using the second box; add blue food color.
- Trim cooled layers for even stacking. Assemble by alternating red, white, and blue layers with frosting in between.
- Apply a crumb coat, refrigerate for 30 minutes, then frost the entire cake and decorate with sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg