Description
Celebrate any special occasion with the Funfetti Flag Cake, a moist and tender vanilla cake bursting with colorful rainbow sprinkles and topped with vibrant red, white, and blue buttercream frosting and fresh berries arranged in a creative flag design. This easy-to-make and customizable cake delights both kids and adults alike, adding joyful color and flavor to your celebrations.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
Specialty Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- Buttercream frosting (about 4 cups)
- Red and blue food coloring
- Fresh berries (optional): sliced strawberries and blueberries for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients and Pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans or line them with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure an even texture.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy. This step is essential for a tender, smooth cake texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the batter with warmth and flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently just until combined to avoid a dense cake.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Carefully fold the rainbow sprinkles into the batter, avoiding overmixing so the colors don’t bleed.
- Bake the Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake layers to cool completely before decorating.
- Prepare Frosting and Colors: While the cake cools, prepare your buttercream frosting. Divide into three portions; tint one portion red and another blue using food coloring, leaving the remainder white for the stripes.
- Assemble and Decorate: Layer the cakes with frosting between each layer. Frost the entire cake with a smooth white base. Use the red and blue tinted frostings along with fresh strawberries and blueberries to create the flag design on top.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients (butter, eggs, milk) for a smooth batter and even baking.
- Do not overmix the batter; mix until just combined to keep the cake light and airy.
- Fold in sprinkles gently to prevent color bleeding and soggy spots in the batter.
- If frosting is too soft, chill it briefly to make applying and piping cleaner and easier.
- Fresh berries add vibrant natural colors and enhance the overall presentation of the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg