Make a special cake for a Fourth of July celebration or any occasion with this Red White and Blue Birthday Cake. The homemade vanilla cake layers are filled with a sweet cream cheese frosting and topped with a fresh strawberry and blueberry topping for a patriotic look. This festive cake will be a hit at any celebration!
Ingredients
- 1 (18.25 ounces) package white cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, water, oil and 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely.
- To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until light and fluffy. Spread frosting between cooled layers and over the top and sides of the cake.
- Arrange the strawberries and blueberries on top of the cake.
People Also Ask
How do I make a red white and blue birthday cake?
To make a Red White and Blue Birthday Cake, you'll need to mix a white cake mix with eggs, water, oil, and vanilla, then bake it in two 9 inch round cake pans. Once the cakes have cooled, you'll need to make a cream cheese frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla. Spread the frosting between the two cooled layers and over the top and sides of the cake, then arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries on top.
Can I use frozen berries to make a red white and blue birthday cake?
Yes, you can use frozen strawberries and blueberries to make a Red White and Blue Birthday Cake. Make sure to thaw the berries completely before using them. Arrange them on top of the cake once the frosting has been spread.
How long does the red white and blue birthday cake last?
If stored properly, the Red White and Blue Birthday Cake will last for up to three days. Make sure to store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
