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American Flag Cake

American Flag Cake
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American Flag Cake is a stunning centerpiece for any summer gathering, combining rich chocolate layers with creamy frosting and vibrant berries. This festive dessert captures the spirit of celebration and togetherness, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, or Independence Day festivities. Each slice reveals a moist chocolate cake topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and fresh raspberries and blueberries, creating a delightful burst of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. It’s not just a cake; it’s an experience that brings friends and family together to create lasting memories.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or almond/oat milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 pints raspberries (about 3 cups)
  • 1/2 pint blueberries (about 1 cup)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13-by-9-inch metal baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk boiling water with cocoa powder and coffee until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a stand mixer, cream softened butter with light brown and granulated sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and cocoa mixture into the creamed butter until well blended.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting made from whipped cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar.
  8. Decorate with raspberries and blueberries to create your American flag design.

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