Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this delightful Red, White, and Blue Cake, the ultimate dessert for summer gatherings! Bursting with fresh strawberries and blueberries, this cake is a visual treat that promises to impress. The light and airy angel food cake is layered with a creamy whipped filling, making it both refreshing and satisfying. Ideal for celebrations like Independence Day, Memorial Day, or any casual get-together, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for those last-minute party plans. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, it’s sure to be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought or prepared angel food cake (about 10-inches)
- 2 cups whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup chopped strawberries (plus more for garnish)
- ½ cup blueberries (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Cut off the top inch of the angel food cake using a serrated knife and set aside.
- 2. With a paring knife, carefully cut around the inner edge about 1 inch from the edge of the cake without cutting through; leave about a 1-inch base on the bottom.
- 3. Gently remove the inner section of the cake, leaving approximately a 1-inch base.
- 4. In a mixing bowl, whip together the whipping cream, vanilla extract, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- 5. Layer whipped cream filling in the hollowed-out cake along with chopped strawberries and blueberries.
- 6. Replace the top of the cake and garnish with additional fruit.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg