Celebrate with the Best Stars and Stripes Cake Recipe Ever
This Stars and Stripes Cake recipe layers fluffy vanilla cake with fresh strawberries and blueberries for a vibrant dessert perfect for any celebration.
Equipment
- - Mixing bowls
- 13x9-inch baking pan
- - Electric mixer
- Pastry bag
- - Parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups cake flour Essential for a light and fluffy texture.
- 1 tablespoon baking powder Helps the cake rise perfectly.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances all the flavors.
- 1 1/2 cups C&H® Granulated Sugar Creates a beautiful structure and sweetness.
- 1/2 cup butter Use softened for a rich flavor.
- 3 large eggs Bind the ingredients together.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Enhances the cake’s flavor.
- 1 cup milk Adds moisture and makes the cake tender.
For the Whipped Cream Topping
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream Chilled for fluffy clouds.
- 1/4 cup C&H® Powdered Sugar Sweetens the cream smoothly.
For the Decoration
- 1 cup fresh blueberries Adds color and tanginess.
- 1 cup fresh strawberries Creates a stunning contrast.
Instructions
Steps to Make the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease and flour a 13x9-inch baking pan.
- Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl: cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, beat sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Mix the flour mixture and milk alternately into the batter, starting and ending with the flour.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then invert.
- Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Spread half a cup of whipped cream into a pastry bag. Cover the cooled cake with remaining whipped cream.
- Decorate with blueberries and arrange strawberries to create the stars and stripes look.
- Pipe reserved whipped cream as small stars between the blueberries.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Serve with extra fresh fruit on the side for an added burst of flavor!