The Best American Flag Cake Ever Recipe

Name: The Best American Flag Cake Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chocolate cake:; Cooking spray; 1 3/4 cups flour; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 sticks (6 oz.) unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Cream-cheese frosting:; 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 pint blueberries; 1 1/2 pints raspberries

Servings: persons

Chocolate cake:
Cooking spray
1 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (6 oz.) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream-cheese frosting:
2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 pint blueberries
1 1/2 pints raspberries

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line length of 13-by-9-inch cake pan with parchment paper, leaving a 4-inch overhang. Lay another sheet across width of pan and up sides (without overhang). Spray paper evenly with cooking spray.
2
Make cake: Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat in butter on low speed until mixture is crumbly. Add buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Increase speed to medium and beat, scraping down inside of bowl, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to baking pan.
3
Bake cake until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Holding overhanging pieces of paper, pull cake from pan and let cool completely on rack. Invert platter on cake and flip over to invert cake. Carefully peel off paper and discard.
4
Make frosting: Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter on medium speed until light. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Beat in lemon juice. Refrigerate frosting for about 10 minutes if it's too soft to spread.
5
Frost sides and top of cake. Arrange blueberries in a rectangle in upper left-hand corner of cake. Arrange raspberries in 7 rows for stripes. Refrigerate cake until serving. (Cake may be made up to 3 hours ahead.)

2367

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

255

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chocolate cake:, Cooking spray, 1 3/4 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, The Best American Flag Cake Ever 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.

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The Best American Flag Cake Ever

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