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Perfect Triple Layer Flag Cake

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A festive and easy-to-make triple layer vanilla cake decorated with cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberries and blueberries to create a patriotic flag design, perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature (or buttermilk)
  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 pint (about 12 oz or 340 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 pint (about 12 oz or 340 g) fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
  • Optional: edible glitter or star-shaped sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans with butter and dust with flour or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Rotate pans halfway through baking.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. For frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until spreadable but firm consistency is reached.
  9. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Repeat with second layer. Place third layer on top and apply a thin crumb coat of frosting. Chill for 20 minutes.
  10. Apply a thicker, even layer of frosting all around the cake using an offset spatula for a smooth finish.
  11. Decorate the cake by arranging sliced strawberries in stripes on one third, blueberries on another third, leaving the middle white with frosting to create a flag effect. Add stars with piping bag or sprinkles if desired.
  12. Refrigerate cake for at least 30 minutes to set frosting. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix batter to avoid tough crumb. Level cake layers for stable stacking. Pat berries dry before decorating to prevent soggy frosting. Chill cake after crumb coat and final frosting for best texture. Cake layers can be baked up to two days ahead and wrapped tightly. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and dried properly. For dairy-free or gluten-free options, substitute ingredients as noted in variations.

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