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Easy Simple Flag Cake Recipe for Beginners Perfect Patriotic Dessert

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A beginner-friendly, festive flag cake featuring moist vanilla layers, light whipped cream frosting, and fresh red, white, and blue berries. Perfect for patriotic celebrations with minimal fuss and maximum smiles.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ⅓ cup (40g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries (about 12 medium), hulled and sliced
  • 1 pint fresh blueberries (about 1 ½ cups), washed and dried
  • Optional: fresh raspberries for extra red detail

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans and lightly dust with flour or use parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine evenly.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter until creamy (about 2 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
  4. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Tap pans gently to release air bubbles. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  7. In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  8. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over it. Top with the second layer and frost the top and sides smoothly.
  9. Arrange sliced strawberries in rows to form red stripes and place blueberries in the upper left corner to represent stars. Use extra whipped cream to fill gaps or highlight edges.
  10. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to set frosting and meld flavors.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and rise. Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps. Be gentle when folding batter to keep cake fluffy. Chill bowl and beaters for whipped cream to achieve stiff peaks. Use fresh, dry berries to prevent soggy frosting. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well. Cake can be made a day ahead and assembled on serving day for freshness.

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