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Patriotic Cake Recipe


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  • Author: Potluck Eats
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 24 slices 1x

Description

This patriotic cake recipe is soft, fluffy, and topped with creamy frosting, fresh strawberries, and blueberries. Perfect for Fourth of July parties, Memorial Day celebrations, summer BBQs, and easy backyard cookouts.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup milk plus 2 tablespoons
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 to 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a half sheet pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in honey, eggs, vanilla, and Greek yogurt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the batter.
  6. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool completely before frosting.
  9. Beat frosting ingredients together until smooth.
  10. Spread frosting over cooled cake.
  11. Arrange blueberries and strawberries to create an American flag design.
  12. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Dry the berries well before decorating to keep the frosting fresh and smooth. Chill the cake before serving for the best texture on warm summer days.

  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 232
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 38mg