Red, White, and Blue Cake
Indulge in the festive spirit with our vibrant Red, White, and Blue Cake—a perfect centerpiece for your summer celebrations! This stunning dessert features layers of soft angel food cake, luscious whipped cream filling, and fresh strawberries and blueberries. Not only does it boast patriotic colors, but its light and airy texture makes it a refreshing treat for gatherings such as the 4th of July or Memorial Day. Whip it up in just 70 minutes and wow your friends and family with this delightful combination of flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought or prepared angel food cake (about 10-inches)
- 2 cups whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup chopped strawberries (plus more for garnish)
- ½ cup blueberries (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Base: Cut off the top inch of the angel food cake and hollow out the inside, leaving a thick base.
- Make the Whipped Cream Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine whipping cream, vanilla extract, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Beat until soft peaks form.
- Assemble Your Cake: Spoon half of the whipped cream mixture into the hollowed-out cake. Layer half of the strawberries and blueberries over it. Repeat with remaining filling and fruit on top for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://emmadishes.com/red-white-and-blue-cake/