Description
Celebrate Independence Day with a stunning 4th of July cake that dazzles with vibrant layers of fluffy vanilla cake, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries and blueberries. This dessert not only looks festive but tastes like summer on a plate, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Easy to make and customizable, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Layer whipped cream and sliced strawberries between the cooled cake layers, then top generously with more whipped cream and blueberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg