First Prize Winning, 1776 Flag Cake Recipe

Name: First Prize Winning, 1776 Flag Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 2/3 c. sugar; 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 2/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/3 c. water; 1 c. mayonnaise; 3 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 can white frosting; blue food color; 13 miniature marshmallows; 1 1/4 c. cherry bites (1-inch long each)

Servings: persons

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 2/3 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/3 c. water
1 c. mayonnaise
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 can white frosting
blue food color
13 miniature marshmallows
1 1/4 c. cherry bites (1-inch long each)

1
Place flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder in the baking pan.
2
Sift cocoa powder into pan and stir all together. Add water, mayonnaise, eggs and vanilla to the pan; mix well until all the flour is moistened and batter is smooth.
3
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4
Cool.
5
Place 1/2 cup of the frosting in a small bowl. Stir the food color into the frosting, a few drops at a time, until you like the shade.
6
Spread it neatly in the upper left corner of the cake to make a 4 1/2-inch square.
7
Arrange marshmallows in a circle on the blue frosting to make stars.

1434

kcal

Calories

Fat

216

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. all-purpose flour, 1 2/3 c. sugar, 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda, 1/4 tsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, First Prize Winning, 1776 Flag Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

First Prize Winning, 1776 Flag Cake

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