Can I make the American Flag Cake gluten-free?

Absolutely! You can replace both flours in this American_Cake Recipe with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. If your blend doesn’t already contain xanthan gum, be sure to add a teaspoon to help maintain the cake’s structure.

If strawberries or blueberries aren’t available, which fruits make the best substitutes?

For the red stripes, try using raspberries, blackberries, or thinly sliced cherries. To replace the blueberries for the stars, black grapes or pitted dark cherries make great alternatives.

How can I keep the fruit from staining or seeping into the frosting?

Pat the fruit dry thoroughly after washing. Add the fruit only after frosting and just before serving to keep the frosting clean and vibrant.

Is it possible to substitute whipped cream for the cream cheese frosting?

Yes, but whipped cream is less stable. If you plan to use it, serve the cake immediately after decorating, or stabilize your whipped cream with gelatin or powdered sugar for longer hold.

American_Cake Recipe: 1 Remarkable Flag Cake for Celebrations -

Name: American Cake Recipe: Flag Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American

Description

This American_Cake Recipe is a festive sheet cake topped with fresh berries to mimic the American flag, perfect for holidays and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup white whole wheat flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup honey

3 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt

1 cup milk

1 ½ cups strawberries, sliced

1 cup blueberries

8 oz cream cheese, softened

¼ cup Greek yogurt (for frosting)

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a half-sheet pan.

2. Cream butter until smooth, then add sugar and beat until fluffy.

3. Beat in honey, then eggs and vanilla.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk flours, baking soda, and salt.

5. Add dry mix alternately with milk and yogurt to butter mixture.

6. Pour into pan, smooth top, and bake for 18–22 minutes.

7. Cool completely on wire rack.

8. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth.

9. Spread frosting over cake evenly.

10. Decorate with blueberries and sliced strawberries to resemble the flag.

Notes

Substitute all-purpose flour if you don’t have white whole wheat.

Add mint or powdered sugar as a garnish.

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 60mg