FLAG CAKE

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This patriotic-themed cake makes a stunningly delicious centerpiece on any summer celebration table. To honor our troops, pass it along to all your family and friends! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package French vanilla cake mix (regular size)
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup canola oil
4 eggs
FILLING:
1 package (3 ounces) berry blue gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water, divided
1 cup cold water, divided
Ice cubes
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
2/3 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
FROSTING:
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine first four ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan., Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Transfer cake to a covered cake board. Using a small knife, cut out a 5x4-in. rectangle (1/2 in. deep) in the top left corner of cake, leaving a 1/2-in. border along edges of cake. For red stripes, cut out 1/2-in. wide rows (1/2 in. deep), leaving a 1/2-in. border. Using a fork, carefully remove cut-out cake pieces., In a small bowl, dissolve berry blue gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water. Pour 1/2 cup cold water into a 2-cup measuring cup; add enough ice cubes to measure 1-1/4 cups. Stir into gelatin until slightly thickened. Scoop out and discard any remaining ice cubes. Repeat, making strawberry gelatin., In a small bowl, combine strawberries and 1 cup strawberry gelatin. In another bowl, combine blueberries and 1 cup blue gelatin. Refrigerate 20 minutes or just until soft-set. (Save remaining gelatin for another use.), Stir gelatin mixtures. Slowly pour blueberry mixture into rectangle; spoon strawberry mixture into stripes., In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy; beat in confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Add marshmallow creme; beat well until light and fluffy. Spread 1 cup over sides and top edge of cake. Refrigerate remaining frosting 20 minutes., Cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert a large star tip. Fill the bag with remaining frosting. Pipe frosting in between rows of strawberry gelatin and around edges of cake. Refrigerate 1-2 hours or until gelatin is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Unique lama
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I can't wait to make this cake again next year.


Janani Amaraweera
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This cake is the perfect way to celebrate any patriotic holiday.


Zanuu Jutt
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I've never made a flag cake before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfect!


Kutti Akka
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Dersby Malebe
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as good as I hoped. It was still edible, but it wasn't as moist as I would have liked.


Fatima Akter
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This cake was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It was so beautiful and delicious.


Mazen Sif
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I had a little trouble getting the layers to bake evenly, but the cake still tasted good.


Wisani Molimo
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This cake was a little dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.


Sagar Bisokarma
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the way it looked and tasted.


Sjking Mahato
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This cake was delicious! The flavors of the red, white, and blue layers went together perfectly.


mbutha james
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I was a little hesitant to make this cake because I'm not a very experienced baker. But it turned out great! I'm so glad I gave it a try.


Tasnim afroz Fiha
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This cake was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it. It turned out so beautiful and everyone loved it.


Haji 01
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any patriotic holiday.


Umar Raza
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Shazia Ajaz
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I made this cake for my son's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved the colors and the cake was so delicious.


Smiley Frown
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This flag cake was a hit at my 4th of July party! The colors were so vibrant and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again next year.