PATRIOTIC CAKE
This impressive cake makes for a pretty presentation on a picnic table. It conveniently starts with a boxed cake mix, then is topped with a sweet homemade frosting.-Glenda Jarboe, Oroville,
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar, until light and fluffy. Beat in the water, salt and vanilla until smooth. Place one cake on a serving plate; spread with 2/3 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake. , In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup frosting and blue food coloring. In another bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups frosting and red food coloring. Fill pastry or plastic bag with 1/4 cup white frosting; cut a small hole in the corner of the bag and set aside., Frost cake top and sides with remaining white frosting. With blue frosting, frost a 3-in. section in the upper left corner of the cake. Pipe white stars over blue frosting. Fill another pastry or plastic bag with red frosting; cut a large hole in the corner of the bag. Pipe stripes across top of cake.
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sonya king
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Bd Likhon Vai
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add some extra moisture next time.
xd gastank
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the cream cheese frosting on this cake. I think it would be better with a buttercream frosting.
Aayush Dahal
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see how others would enjoy it.
Alts Aljulu
[email protected]I love how this cake is decorated with fresh berries. It makes it look so summery and festive.
Augustine Wambua
[email protected]This cake is the perfect way to celebrate America's birthday. It's red, white, and blue, and it tastes amazing.
blessing ibironke
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I think I could even make this cake. It looks so simple and straightforward.
Brenda Colvin
[email protected]This cake is a work of art! I can't believe how someone could create something so beautiful and delicious.
Tasnim afroz Fiha
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try making this cake for my next party. It looks so easy and delicious.
Bobbie Light
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any patriotic holiday. It's a beautiful and delicious way to show your support for your country.
Nkululeko Nkull082
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cake, but this one is an exception. It's so delicious and festive, I can't resist it.
Ch Shokat
[email protected]The frosting on this cake is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and it pairs perfectly with the moist cake.
MD Jewel Rana
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use a box mix to save time.
Sikci
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved the festive colors and the cake was gone in no time.
Angela Mancillas
[email protected]This cake was a hit at our 4th of July party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again next year.