Description
A festive and patriotic dessert featuring the colors of the American flag, perfect for Independence Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- Red food coloring
- Blue food coloring
- 1 container of white frosting
- Fresh strawberries (sliced)
- Blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare cake mix according to package instructions, using eggs, oil, and water.
- Divide batter into three equal portions.
- Color one portion red and another blue. Leave the third portion white.
- Pour red batter into one side of the pan, white in the middle, and blue on the other side.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cake cool completely before frosting.
- Decorate with sliced strawberries for stripes and blueberries for stars.
Notes
- For a more vibrant color, use gel food coloring.
- Chill the cake before frosting for easier handling.
- Add whipped cream or sprinkles for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg