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Red Velvet Flag Cake Recipe Easy Homemade 4th of July Dessert

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A show-stopping red velvet flag cake with cream cheese frosting, perfect for patriotic occasions like the 4th of July. This moist, tender cake features vibrant red layers and a tangy, creamy frosting decorated with fresh berries.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 2 ½ cups (315 g), sifted
  • Granulated sugar – 2 cups (400 g)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder – 2 tablespoons
  • Baking soda – 1 ½ teaspoons
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon
  • Buttermilk – 1 ½ cups (360 ml), room temperature
  • Vegetable oil – 1 ½ cups (360 ml)
  • Large eggs – 3, room temperature
  • Pure vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
  • Red food coloring – 2 tablespoons (liquid or gel)
  • Distilled white vinegar – 1 ½ teaspoons
  • Cream cheese – 16 ounces (450 g), softened
  • Unsalted butter – ½ cup (115 g), softened
  • Powdered sugar – 4 cups (480 g), sifted
  • Pure vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Fresh blueberries (for the stars)
  • Strawberries or raspberries (for the stripes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar until well blended.
  4. Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Tap gently to release air bubbles. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks. Cool completely before frosting.
  7. Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, mixing until creamy. Chill if too soft.
  8. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Add second layer and cover entire cake with a thin crumb coat. Chill for 20 minutes.
  9. Apply a thick, even layer of frosting over the cake. Smooth surface with offset spatula. Arrange fresh blueberries in top-left corner and create horizontal stripes with sliced strawberries or raspberries.
  10. Refrigerate assembled cake for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld and frosting firm up.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Sift dry ingredients to keep cake light. Avoid overmixing batter to maintain tenderness. Chill frosting if too soft to hold shape. Fresh berries add natural sweetness and freshness. Bake when you can cool cake fully before frosting to prevent melting. Gel food coloring and Dutch-processed cocoa powder enhance red color.

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