Description
This American Flag Cake is a delightful treat with a light, fluffy texture and a beautiful presentation. The combination of berries and creamy frosting makes it perfect for parties and special occasions. Effortless to make, it promises a refreshing taste that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups whole milk, very cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 6.8 ounces instant vanilla pudding (two 3.4-ounce boxes)
- 16 ounces whipped topping, thawed (two 8-ounce containers)
- 48 large fresh blueberries
- 26 to 28 fresh strawberries, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 12x17x1-inch half sheet pan with non-stick baker’s spray and set aside.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and unsalted butter on medium-high speed for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Reduce the speed to low and add the eggs one by one, then add the vanilla extract, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Scrape the bowl and paddle as needed.
- Add the sour cream and vegetable oil, mixing on low speed until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in one-third of the flour mixture, followed by ½ cup of the buttermilk, another third of the flour mixture, the remaining ½ cup buttermilk, and the final third of the flour mixture, allowing each addition to fully integrate.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the center springs back when lightly pressed. A toothpick inserted should come out with a few moist crumbs. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before frosting and decorating with berries.
Notes
For a denser cake, consider substituting whole milk for the buttermilk.
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
You can substitute other berries for decoration, such as raspberries or blackberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg