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Perfect Triple Layer 4th of July Cake Recipe Easy for Summer Celebrations

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A festive and easy-to-make triple layer cake featuring light vanilla sponge, fresh whipped cream frosting, and vibrant berry layers, perfect for summer celebrations and backyard barbecues.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • Optional: red and blue sprinkles or edible glitter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 8-inch pans with butter or non-stick spray, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Cakes are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
  9. In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  10. Place the first cake layer on a serving plate. Spread about one-third of the whipped cream evenly on top, then scatter sliced strawberries and raspberries.
  11. Repeat with the second layer and blueberries. Top with the final cake layer and cover the whole cake with the remaining whipped cream.
  12. Garnish with remaining fresh berries and optional sprinkles or edible glitter.
  13. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to let layers settle and flavors meld.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for better batter emulsification. Keep bowl and beaters cold when whipping cream. Chill cake layers before frosting to reduce crumbs. Add 1 teaspoon cornstarch to whipped cream to stabilize for hot weather. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour or gluten-free baking mix. For dairy-free, use coconut cream whipped with powdered sugar.

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