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Easy Patriotic Flag Cake Recipe with Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting for Perfect Fourth of July Celebration

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A quick and colorful vanilla cake decorated like the American flag with fresh berries and topped with a light, fluffy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Fourth of July and summer celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (226 g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (57 g)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (240 g), sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or whole milk (30–45 ml)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (about 150 g)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (about 140 g)
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (about 120 g), optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove it from the pan and cool completely before frosting.
  5. Using a mixer, beat softened cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until creamy and smooth (about 2 minutes).
  6. Gradually add powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Add heavy cream or whole milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a fluffy, spreadable consistency.
  8. Spread an even layer of frosting over the cooled cake using an offset spatula or butter knife.
  9. Arrange the blueberries in the top left corner in a roughly square shape to represent the stars.
  10. Alternate rows of sliced strawberries and raspberries across the rest of the cake to mimic the red stripes.
  11. Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes to let the frosting set before slicing.

Notes

Make sure cream cheese and butter are softened but not melted for smooth frosting. Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps. Wash and dry berries well to prevent watery frosting. Chill cake before slicing for cleaner cuts. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and patted dry. For dairy-free or vegan options, substitute cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives and use coconut milk.

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