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Perfect Blueberry Cream Cheese Flag Cake Recipe for 4th of July Celebrations

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A festive and easy-to-make blueberry cream cheese flag cake perfect for patriotic celebrations, featuring a creamy tangy filling and fresh berries arranged in a flag design.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 16 oz (450 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 2 cups (300 grams) fresh blueberries
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 9×13 inch pans with parchment paper and grease lightly.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Add the dry mixture in three parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly into the two pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
  8. Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into cream cheese mixture.
  9. Place one cake layer on serving platter. Spread half the cream cheese mixture evenly over it. Top with second cake layer and spread remaining cream cheese on top.
  10. Arrange blueberries in the top left corner to mimic stars. Lay sliced strawberries in horizontal stripes across the rest of the cake.
  11. Refrigerate assembled cake for at least 1 hour to let cream cheese layer set. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender. Use softened butter and room-temperature eggs for better texture. Whip cream cheese and heavy cream separately to avoid graininess. Use fresh, firm berries for best flag design. Chill cake before slicing for clean cuts. Warm knife under hot water before slicing to prevent sticking. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well.

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