Try this patriotic flag cake on the 4th of July! The whipped cream frosting and fresh berries on this cake keep the dessert feeling light, and it’s always a crowd pleaser. Starting with a boxed mix also means that you’re not stuck in the kitchen during all of the Independence Day festivities. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix, prepared according to box directions
- 2 ½ pints blueberries
- 3 ½ pints raspberriesÂ
- Whipped cream frosting
- 1 pint heavy whipping creamÂ
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar/powdered sugarÂ
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extractÂ
Directions:
- Prepare the box cake mix according to the directions on the box and set aside to cool
- Using a stand or hand mixer, whip the whipping cream until soft peaks form
- Add sugar and vanilla gradually as you continue to whip to desired stiffnessÂ
- Once cake is cooled, remove from pan and place on platter
- Spread whipped cream frosting over top of cake
- Use blueberries in one corner to make the stars section of the flag and line up the raspberries to form the stripes on the flag
- Keep chilled and serve soon after decoratingÂ
Looking for a place to grab some local, NC berries for this cake? Check out the Tomato Shack in Duck! They’re open 7 days a week from 8am to 6 pm. Grab some delicious homemade jams while you’re there. More info: https://www.facebook.com/tomatoshackncÂ