Buttercream Flag Cake (Simple 4th of July Party Dessert)
Celebrate your summer gatherings with this vibrant Buttercream Flag Cake, a simple yet stunning dessert that embodies the spirit of patriotism. With its eye-catching red and blue swirls and easy-to-pipe buttercream stars, this cake is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or any festive occasion. Even novice bakers can create this delightful centerpiece thanks to straightforward techniques and minimal ingredients. Enjoy a moist vanilla cake layered with rich buttercream frosting that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Customize with your favorite toppings to make it truly your own!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- blue food coloring
- red food coloring
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 2 lbs confectioners' sugar
- 1½ tbsps water
- 1½ tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red, white and blue sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, sour cream, milk, melted butter, and eggs; beat for 4 minutes until smooth.
- Pour batter into the pan; swirl in red and blue food coloring.
- Bake for 25–28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat butter and shortening until fluffy; gradually add sugar, then water and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Color frosting with red and blue food coloring. Pipe decorations on cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 273mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 36mg