Description
Firecracker Red White and Blue Cake is a delightful, vibrant dessert that embodies the joy of summer celebrations. With layers of fluffy vanilla cake, bursting berry flavors, and a light whipped cream topping, this cake is perfect for barbecues, birthday parties, or any festive gathering. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your family and friends while creating lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (for topping)
- 1 cup blueberries (for topping)
- 2 cups whipped cream (for layering and topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled, layer cakes with whipped cream and berries between each layer, then top with more berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg