American Flag Cake Recipe For Patriotic Celebrations

American Flag Cake is the perfect dessert to celebrate in style! This moist, colorful cake layers rich white frosting with vibrant patriotic colors. It’s easy to make using a cake mix and festive decorations, creating a show-stopping centerpiece for any gathering.

Ingredients for this American Flag Cake:

• 2 (15.25 ounce) packages white cake mix
• 3 ¾ cups whole milk
• 9 large egg whites
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons clear vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 1 tablespoon blue food coloring
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 10 cups fluffy white frosting
• 1 tablespoon white chocolate chips (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons white sugar (for garnish)
• 1 (4-inch) round paper or cardboard stencil

Directions:

1. Prepare Oven and Pans:
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Make Cake Batter:
   In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, egg whites, vegetable oil, and clear vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
3. Divide and Color Batter:
   • Separate the batter into three bowls.
   • Add red food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to another.
   • Leave the third portion white to match the American Flag Cake design.
4. Bake Cakes:
   • Pour each batter into prepared pans.
   • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Let the cakes cool completely on wire racks.
5. Assemble Layers:
   • Trim tops to level if needed.
   • Place the red layer first, spread frosting on top.
   • Add the white layer, then more frosting.
   • Add the blue layer and apply a thin crumb coat of frosting. Chill for 15 minutes.
6. Decorate Flag Design:
   • Cover the cake with a generous layer of frosting.
   • Place the 4-inch stencil in the top-left corner.
   • Fill the stencil area with white chocolate chips to create the stars of the American Flag Cake.
   • Carefully remove the stencil.
   • Use red sugar to create horizontal stripes across the rest of the cake’s surface.
7. Final Touches:
   • Optionally decorate the sides with extra frosting, sugar, or white chocolate chips.
   • Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving, approx. based on 24 servings):

• Calories: 440
• Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 350mg
• Carbohydrates: 57g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 40g
• Protein: 4g

Prep Time:

• Prep: 30 minutes
• Bake: 25–30 minutes
• Assemble/Decorate: 30 minutes
• Total Time: About 1 hour 30 minutes

American Flag Cake is the ultimate patriotic treat — colorful, delicious, and easy to make. Perfect for celebrating with family and friends!

Source: www.allrecipes.com