patriotic cake
This Patriotic Rose Cake is a stunning layered vanilla cake decorated with classic red, white, and blue buttercream rosettes. Perfect for any patriotic celebration, this recipe guides you step-by-step to a show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups buttercream frosting divided into red, white, and blue portions
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans on a wire rack before frosting.
- Frost the cake with buttercream divided into red, white, and blue rosettes using a piping bag fitted with a star tip for decoration.
Notes
This cake is perfect for Independence Day celebrations or any patriotic event. Use gel food coloring for vibrant red and blue shades. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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