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Independence Day Cake
An eye-appealing independence day flag cake topped with fresh fruit.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
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Additional Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
50
minutes
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Course:
Desserts
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
8
Calories:
536
kcal
Author:
Laura Ascher
Ingredients
1 ½
cups
of flour
1
cup
of granulated sugar
1 ½
tsp
baking powder
2
tsp
vanilla
2
eggs + 1 egg white
½
tsp
of salt
½
cup
of milk
2
sticks of butter
1
brick of cream cheese
2
cups
of powdered sugar
Instructions
Cream together granulated sugar and 1 stick of butter.
Beat the eggs with the egg whites and add to the bowl along with vanilla and salt.
Mix in flour and baking soda well.
Slowly pour milk into the mixture and stir until smooth.
Bake @ 350°F for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
For the frosting, use a stand-up mixer and cream the remaining stick of butter with cream cheese and a pinch of salt.
Add powdered sugar and continue mixing until a thick creamy texture has been reached.
Frost the cake before serving and position the fruit accordingly.