Get ready to wow your guests with the most Instagram-worthy dessert that screams American pride! This Red White Blue Cake isn't just a dessert; it's a culinary masterpiece that transforms a simple cake mix into a stunning layered sensation. Perfect for Fourth of July celebrations, Memorial Day barbecues, or any moment you want to add a splash of patriotic excitement to your table. With vibrant colors, fresh fruits, and a creamy finish, this cake is about to become your new go-to crowd-pleaser that looks like it came straight from a professional bakery!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups whipped cream
- Red and blue food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan, ensuring even coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Divide the cake batter into three equal portions in separate mixing bowls. Leave one portion white, and add red food coloring to one portion and blue food coloring to the third portion. Mix each portion thoroughly to achieve vibrant, even colors.
- Pour the red batter into the prepared pan first, spreading it evenly across the bottom. Carefully layer the white batter on top of the red batter, using a spatula to spread gently without mixing the colors.
- Finish by adding the blue batter as the final layer, again spreading carefully to maintain distinct color layers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. To check doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake - it should come out clean with no raw batter.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour at room temperature.
- Once cooled, top the cake with whipped cream, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Decorate the top of the cake with fresh sliced strawberries and whole blueberries, arranging them in a decorative pattern that highlights the red, white, and blue theme.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the whipped cream to set and flavors to meld together.
- Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the festive red, white, and blue layers and fresh fruit topping.
Tips
- • Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter mixing • When layering colors, pour slowly and use a spatula to create clean, distinct layers • Make sure to grease the pan thoroughly to prevent sticking • For the most vibrant colors, use gel food coloring instead of liquid • Let the cake cool completely before adding whipped cream to prevent melting • Chill the cake for at least an hour before serving to help the layers set and enhance flavor • For extra stability, you can add a stabilizer like gelatin to the whipped cream • Use fresh, plump berries for the most attractive and delicious topping
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg
