Classic 4th of July Berry Cakes
July 3, 2009 by Heather R.
Filed under Recipes
One of my favorite thing about celebrating holidays is the creativity that starts to flow when it comes to cooking, baking and food in general!
For me, one of the best parts about the 4th of July, aside from the fireworks and an excuse to spend the whole day outside with family and friends, are the fun desserts that people are inspired to create and make.
I’ve always loved the now-classic 4th of July berry cake. I made one years ago for a get-together and have wanted to try again, but I’m afraid it would go bad before my family had a chance to devour it, and I hate the thought of any of it going to waste!
Anyway, with some strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream, the cake couldn’t be any easier, and variations of the cake are plentiful! You can easily convert any of the ideas below into cupcakes, and check out the ideas for patriotic cookies, too!
~ Flag Cake from scratch
~ Easy American Flag Cake
~ 4th of July Jello cake with red and blue Jello
~ 4th of July cupcakes from Martha Stewart
~ For a cool spin on the standard cake, try a 4th of July ice cream cake
~ Red, white and blue flag cake using a box cake mix with pudding
~ Step-by-step pictures and instructions for a Flag Cake made using just frosting
~ Red, White and Blue cupcakes with colored cake batter and frosting
~ American Flag Cookies
~ 4th of July cookie cutters — choose from fireworks, a grill, and even an Uncle Sam silhouette!
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