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Celebrate July 4th with These Delicious Cakes

American Flag Sponge Cake

It’s America’s birthday and what better way to celebrate the nation than with mouthwatering desserts. Here is a recipe that can help you celebrate the holiday in style. Easy to make, easy on the eyes, and easy on the tongue. 

American Flag Sponge Cake Image Source: The Pioneer Woman
Ingredients for flag cake:
Unsalted butter - 2 1/4 sticks
Sugar - 3 cups
Eggs - 6
Sour cream - 1 cup
Vanilla Extract - 1 1/2 tsp.
Cornstarch - 1/3 cup
Salt - 1 tsp.
Baking soda - 1 tsp.
Ingredients for cake frosting:
Cream cheese - 1 1/2 Ibs. (room temp.)
Unsalted butter - 4 sticks
Powdered sugar - 1 Ib.
Vanilla Extract - 1 1/2 tsp.
Blueberries - 1 pint
Raspberries - 2 1/2 pints
July 4th Cupcakes

Celebrate the country's birthday just like you would any birthday with matching July 4th-themed cupcakes! These delicious cupcakes not only look attractive, but are easy to make and offer a patriotic theme. Amp up the effect by sticking a miniature flag in them.

Ingredients for cupcakes:
White cake mix - 1 box
Salt - 3/4 tsp.
Water - 1 1/3 cups
Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp.
Vanilla Extract - 1 tsp.
Sour cream - 1 cup
Egg white - 4
Food coloring - red and blue
Ingredients for frosting:
Unsalted butter - 3/4 cup (softened to room temp.)
Powdered sugar - 2 Ibs.
Milk - 1/3 cup plus more
Vanilla Extract - 2 tsp.
July 4th Jello Shots

This artistic recipe is pretty easy to make, but it demands a lot of setting time- so make it a day ahead. We share our tip on how to achieve the angled jello look, and let us tell you right now- it's way easier than you thought!

July 4th Jello Shots Image Source: Lea's Cooking
Ingredients for jello shots:
Milk - 1 fl oz. (chilled)
Gelatin - 1 sachet
Vanilla Extract - 1 tsp.
Sour cream - 3/4 cup
Strawberries - 1 1/2 cups (blended and mashed)
Raspberries - 7 (frozen)
American Flag Mini Cakes

If you don't have the time to make our huge "go-big-or-go-home" July 4th cake, consider the following version, which is much more modest and smaller. These are personal flag cakes. They can be a little challenging to put together, but the hard work will pay off. 

American Flag Mini Cakes Image Source: Erica's Sweet Tooth
Ingredients for mini cakes:
Cream cheese - 4 oz. (room temp.)
Whipped cream - 8 oz.
Blueberries - as needed
Berries Buttermilk Pie

Fancy up the classic buttermilk pie with some berries. This will make a perfect July 4th cake, as the berries over the cream compose the colors of the flag! A rich cake with a hint of lemon for a true refreshing feel on a scorching summer day. 

Berries Buttermilk Pie Image Source: Simply Recipes
Ingredients for pie:
Eggs - 4
White sugar - 1 cup
Lemon zest - 1 tsp.
All-Purpose flour - 1 tbsp.
Butter - 1/2 stick (melted and cooled)
Vanilla Extract - 1 tsp.
Buttermilk - 1 cup
Pie crust - 1 (unbaked)
Heavy cream - 1 cup (chilled)
Raspberries - 25-30 (alternative: 12 halved strawberries)
Blueberries - a handful
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