Perfect American Flag Sheet Cake Recipe with Fresh Berries
A quick and easy vanilla sheet cake topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged to resemble the American flag. Perfect for summer celebrations and patriotic events.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed slightly
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries, washed and drained
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch sheet cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture alternating with warmed milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake completely on a cooling rack, at least 30 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract. Add heavy cream if needed for spreading consistency.
- Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Arrange sliced strawberries in 7 alternating rows with white frosting stripes. Place blueberries in the top left corner to create the flag design.
- Refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes to set the frosting before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs, butter, and cream cheese for best results. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender. Pat berries dry before arranging to avoid soggy spots. Chill the cake before slicing to keep neat slices and prevent berry juices from bleeding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximate
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 38
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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