Delicious Flag Cake: A Patriotic Summer Delight!
This festive Flag Cake bursts with color and flavor, making it the perfect dessert for summer celebrations.
Equipment
- - Stand mixer
- Baking dish
- - Piping bag
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box Boxed Vanilla Cake Mix Feel free to substitute with homemade for a personal touch.
For the Frosting
- 12 oz Cream Cheese Cold, cubed.
- 150 g Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste if less sweetness is desired.
- Kosher Salt Enhances flavors.
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Cold, for whipped frosting.
- 1.5 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
For the Decoration
- 1/3 cup Fresh Blueberries Substitute with blackberries if desired.
- 1.5 cups Fresh Raspberries Feel free to use strawberries as a substitute.
- 1 Tbsp Confectioners' Sugar Optional, for dusting.
Instructions
How to Make Flag Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine the boxed vanilla cake mix with the required ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer. Gradually add heavy cream and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Once cooled, spread half the frosting on the cake and decorate with remaining frosting and fruit to mimic the flag.
- Pipe extra frosting to fill in gaps and dust with confectioners’ sugar if using.
- Slice and serve with friends and family!
Notes
Ensure cream cheese and heavy cream are cold for the best frosting consistency. Customize fruits as desired.