Description
This vibrant American Flag Cake is a show-stopping dessert that perfectly embodies the spirit of summer celebrations! Ideal for the 4th of July, birthdays, or any festive gathering, this moist sheet cake is complemented by a luscious cream cheese frosting and topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged to mimic the American flag. Not only does it deliver on taste with each delightful bite, but its striking appearance will also wow your guests. With straightforward ingredients and easy preparation steps, this cake is sure to be a favorite at your next family barbecue or holiday party.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Thick Greek yogurt
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Cream cheese
- Mascarpone cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese, mascarpone, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost the cake generously and decorate with strawberries for stripes and blueberries for stars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg