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Perfect Strawberry Shortcake Flag Cake Recipe Easy 4th of July Dessert

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A light and indulgent strawberry shortcake flag cake featuring fluffy vanilla sponge layers, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream, perfect for summer celebrations and 4th of July parties.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (can substitute with almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 pints (about 500 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150 grams) fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×13-inch pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix gently until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto cooling racks to cool completely.
  8. Chill mixing bowl and beaters. Beat cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  9. Place one cake layer on serving platter. Spread a thick layer of whipped cream over it. Arrange sliced strawberries in rows to form flag stripes.
  10. Add second cake layer on top and repeat with whipped cream.
  11. Cover top layer with whipped cream. Use sliced strawberries to form red stripes and fill top left corner with blueberries to represent stars.

Notes

Keep whipped cream and tools chilled for best results. Avoid overbaking to keep cake moist. Use uniform strawberry slices for neat flag design. Optionally brush cake layers with simple syrup to add moisture. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use almond milk and coconut cream.

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