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Perfect Flag Cake Recipe with Fresh Strawberries and Blueberries Made Easy

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A moist and tender vanilla cake decorated with fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged to mimic the American flag, perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries, washed and dried
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (for whipped cream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk in two parts, starting and ending with flour mixture. Mix gently until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Tap pans on counter to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  9. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread whipped cream over top. Arrange sliced strawberries in horizontal stripes and blueberries in the top-left corner to mimic the American flag.
  10. Top with second cake layer and repeat cream and berry decoration.
  11. Refrigerate cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for a smooth batter. Do not overmix batter to keep cake light. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Slice strawberries evenly and dry berries well to prevent runny whipped cream. Tap pans before baking to release air bubbles. Refrigerate cake before serving to set cream.

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Keywords: flag cake, strawberry cake, blueberry cake, patriotic dessert, summer cake, Fourth of July dessert, vanilla cake, whipped cream cake

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