Recipe: Stars N Stripes Cake
๐ Cook Time: 35 minutes
๐ Prep Time: 10 minutes
๐ Total Time: 45 minutes
๐ฉโ๐ณ Description: Dive into the patriotic spirit with this delightful Stars N Stripes Cake recipe. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a summer potluck or a kid-friendly dessert, this cake will steal the spotlight at any gathering. Get ready to impress your guests with its delicious taste and stunning flag design made of fresh berries!
๐ฅ Recipe Category: Breads
๐ท๏ธ Keywords: Dessert, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Summer, < 60 Mins
๐ฝ๏ธ Recipe Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Box of white cake mix |
| 1 1/4 | Cups water |
| 1/3 | Cup vegetable oil |
| 3 | Large eggs |
| 1 | Cup blueberries |
| 1/3 | Cup sliced strawberries |
๐ Recipe Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350ยบF. Grease or lightly spray the bottom only of a 13x9x2-inch rectangular pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
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Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat the mixture on low speed for 2 minutes using an electric mixer. If you prefer, you can also stir the batter by hand for approximately 3 minutes. Ensure not to overbeat the batter, as this can affect the texture of the cake.
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Pour into pan: Once the batter is well combined, pour it into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Keep an eye on the cake towards the end of the baking time to prevent overcooking.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan. This typically takes about 1 hour. Cooling the cake completely is essential before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
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Frosting: Once the cake has cooled, frost it generously with your favorite frosting. Whether you prefer creamy vanilla or indulgent chocolate, choose a frosting that complements the flavors of the cake.
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Flag design: Now comes the fun part! Arrange the fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries on top of the frosted cake to create a flag design. Start by forming a blue square in the top left corner of the cake using the blueberries. Then, alternate rows of sliced strawberries and remaining blueberries to form the red and white stripes of the flag.
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Serve: Your Stars N Stripes Cake is now ready to serve! Slice into generous portions and serve immediately to enjoy the moist and flavorful cake topped with a burst of fresh berries.
Get ready to impress your friends and family with this stunning Stars N Stripes Cake. Whether you’re celebrating Independence Day, hosting a summer barbecue, or simply craving a delicious dessert, this patriotic treat is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients and get bakingโit’s time to create a masterpiece that’s as tasty as it is beautiful!
