Description
This vibrant Funfetti Flag Cake combines a classic vanilla cake base with colorful rainbow sprinkles and a fluffy whipped cream topping, decorated to resemble the American flag using fresh blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. Perfect for festive occasions, this delightful dessert is both visually stunning and deliciously light.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (or homemade vanilla cake batter)
- 1 cup rainbow sprinkles
Topping
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare the cake batter: Follow the instructions on the vanilla cake mix box or your homemade vanilla cake recipe to prepare the batter.
- Fold in sprinkles: Gently fold 1 cup of rainbow sprinkles into the batter to evenly distribute them without overmixing.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan to room temperature.
- Whip the cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, indicating the cream holds its shape well.
- Apply whipped cream: Spread the whipped cream evenly over the cooled cake surface, creating a smooth layer for decoration.
- Decorate with blueberries: Arrange fresh blueberries in the top left corner of the cake to mimic the stars of the American flag.
- Create red and white stripes: Form alternating rows of sliced strawberries and raspberries across the remainder of the cake to resemble the flag’s stripes.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the decorated cake for at least 1 hour to set the whipped cream and flavors before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh fruit with frozen berries if fresh ones are not available; just thaw and drain them well.
- Be careful not to overmix the sprinkles into the batter to prevent color bleeding.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the cake for clean pieces without smudging the decoration.
- For added stability, you can refrigerate the whipped cream topping before spreading to help it hold better.
- This cake is best served within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
