Name: Perfect American Flag Berry Layer Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315 g), sifted; 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (227 g), softened; 2 cups granulated sugar (400 g); 4 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 cup whole milk (240 ml), room temperature; 3 cups heavy whipping cream (720 ml), cold; ½ cup powdered sugar (60 g), sifted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups fresh blueberries (about 300 g), washed and dried; 2 cups fresh strawberries (about 300 g), hulled and sliced

Perfect American Flag Berry Layer Cake

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A simple, festive vanilla layer cake decorated with whipped cream and fresh blueberries and strawberries arranged to mimic the American flag. Perfect for patriotic celebrations like Fourth of July and Memorial Day.

Author: Paula
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 12 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315 g), sifted
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (227 g), softened
2 cups granulated sugar (400 g)
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk (240 ml), room temperature
3 cups heavy whipping cream (720 ml), cold
½ cup powdered sugar (60 g), sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh blueberries (about 300 g), washed and dried
2 cups fresh strawberries (about 300 g), hulled and sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans with butter and line bottoms with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Using a mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Reduce mixer speed to low. Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
Divide batter evenly between pans. Tap pans gently to release air bubbles. Bake 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Chill mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes. Beat cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread whipped cream over it. Arrange sliced strawberries in horizontal stripes on half the cake.
Place second cake layer on top. Frost entire cake with whipped cream.
Create a square of blueberries on the top-left corner to represent the flag’s stars. Make alternating rows of strawberries and whipped cream stripes for the rest of the top.
Refrigerate assembled cake for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld and whipped cream set.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Do not overmix batter or whipped cream. Pat berries dry before decorating to avoid sogginess. Chill cake before slicing and use a sharp knife warmed under hot water for clean cuts. Fresh berries are preferred over frozen to prevent moisture issues.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
Calories: 320
Sugar: 24
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 11
Carbohydrates: 36
Protein: 4

Keywords: American flag cake, berry layer cake, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July cake, Memorial Day dessert, vanilla cake, whipped cream frosting, fresh berries

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