Red, White & Blue Layered Cake

The Red, White & Blue Layered Cake is a popular dessert often enjoyed during patriotic holidays such as Independence Day in the United States.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Red, White & Blue Layered Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.25 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon Blue food coloring
• 2 cup Whipped cream
• 0.5 cup Fresh strawberries
• 0.5 cup Fresh blueberries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Divide the batter equally into three bowls.
7. Add red food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to another bowl, leaving the third bowl plain.
8. Pour each colored batter into a separate cake pan and smooth the tops.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of whipped cream on top.
12. Add a layer of sliced strawberries and blueberries.
13. Repeat with the remaining cake layers and toppings.
14. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
15. Enjoy your delicious Red, White & Blue Layered Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 50g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.