Author: Susanne at dishwithme.com
Although this recipe is titled Flag Cake, it can really be made into any kind of cake. It’s completely versatile and could be decorated for Easter, Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, etc.. Let your imagination run wild.
I only spent a few minutes decorating this cake for the 4th of July, but you could spend some time and get really elaborate, if you want to.
The cake itself is so moist and creamy, you’re sure to impress whoever you make it for. Using my EXTRA CREAMY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING makes it even better!
HELPFUL HINTS FOR FLAG CAKE
**Please note that there are two recipes below. One for the cake and one for the frosting.**
This cake is best kept in the refrigerator and will keep for about a week. The fruit, however, will not! The berries will stay good for a couple days, max, so, eat ’em up.
I simply spread the frosting on top of the cake before decorating it with berries, but you could use a piping bag to apply the frosting and really get creative and make it pretty, if that is your thing.
GROCERY LIST
- French vanilla boxed cake mix
- Butter – real – salted
- Sour cream
- Eggs
- Pure vanilla extract
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Berries, or whatever you choose to decorate with.
OTHER RECIPES TO ENJOY
Since you’ve got dessert covered, here are a few savory options to try.
THE AMAZING CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SANDWICH
GRUMPY TACOS aka EASY BEEF TACOS
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Here is a pretty casserole pan for baking your cake and it comes with a handy dandy lid.
Cups and measuring spoons are always useful.
Ingredients
- 1 box French vanilla cake mix I use Betty Crocker
- 1 stick Real butter salted, room temperature
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup Water
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- Berries or whatever you choose to decorate with
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
- Spray a 9×13 casserole pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine room temperature butter, sour cream, vanilla, eggs, water and cake mix.
- Beat the mixture on medium-high for about 2 minutes.
- Bake in pre-heated oven for approximately 30 – 40 minutes, OR until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Equipment
- Electric handheld mixer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup Real butter salted, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/2-4 cups Powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the butter, cream cheese, sour cream and vanilla. Using an electric mixer, cream everything together until is smooth and creamy, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the powdered sugar a little at a time, beating with the mixer until it is smooth and thick enough to hold a shape.
- Ta-dah!