Fluffy and moist classic vanilla cake covered with a creamy and sweet buttercream frosting. All topped off with fresh strawberries and blueberries. The strawberries and blueberries are made to look like a flag. This cake would be perfect for serving for Memorial day or the Fourth of July. It would also be great for serving any time during the summer.
The vanilla cake is quick and easy to make, all of the ingredients are whisked together in one large mixing bowl. You can also use a boxed cake mix instead if you would rather and bake it according to package directions in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Let the cake cool down completely before frosting. After the cake is covered with the buttercream frosting, arrange the blueberries in one corner and the strawberries in a line over the cake, resembling a flag pattern. Cover and store in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
Flag Sheet Cake
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ingredients for Buttercream Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- fresh strawberries, halved
- fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Add in milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Pour batter into a greased baking dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Beat butter with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Evenly spread frosting over cooled cake. Arrange strawberries and blueberries in a flag pattern over cake. Refrigerate until serving.
Freshly Homecooked is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com