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American Flag Cake: Patriotic Recipe for a Stunning Dessert
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American Flag Cake: Patriotic Recipe for a Stunning Dessert

Celebrate Independence Day with this visually striking cake combining red velvet and vanilla cupcakes layered with vibrant red, white, and blue glazes. The stackable design and edible decor make it perfect for outdoor events while maintaining portability.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Seasonal Desserts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Red Velvet Cake Mix
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp non-alcoholic vanilla extract
  • 16 oz Cool Whip
  • 10 drops gel food coloring (red and blue)

Method
 

  1. Grease and line a 12-cup cupcake tin with parchment paper.
  2. Mix red velvet cake mix with 1 cup water and ½ cup oil.
  3. Combine all-purpose flour, 3 tbsp sugar, and 2 tsp baking powder in a bowl for white layers.
  4. Whisk in 1 cup milk and ¼ cup melted vegan butter to the vanilla batter.
  5. Divide red velvet batter into 6 cups and vanilla batter into 6 cups.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 22-25 minutes.
  7. Whisk cornstarch with ½ cup water and ¼ cup sugar to create glazes.
  8. Cook glaze mixture over medium heat until thickened.
  9. Add gel food coloring to glazes: 6 cupcakes get red glaze (10 drops), 3 get blue glaze (10 drops), and 3 remain white.
  10. Stack 3 red, 3 white, and 3 blue cupcakes in rows to replicate flag patterns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22g

Notes

Use gluten-free cake mix for dietary adaptations
Ensure gel food coloring is alcohol-free
Cool cupcakes completely before glazing to prevent slumping
Store in a cool place; sugar glazes enhance shelf life

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