STARS AND STRIPES GRAND FINALE CAKE
This beautiful red, white, and blue cake is perfect for any 4th of July gathering. This fun recipe is a great make ahead dessert; strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, and angel food cake are layered and refrigerated to set overnight. The cake can be made with any macerated fruit.
Provided by Robin Lee Starnes
Categories Desserts Cakes Blueberry Cake Recipes
Time 8h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix half of the strawberries, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1 envelope of gelatin in a bowl. Set aside at room temperature to allow the juices to develop and the sugar and gelatin to dissolve, about 15 minutes. Heat in the microwave for 2 minutes on full power, or until gelatin has dissolved. Stir to blend in the gelatin and then mix in the remaining strawberries.
- In a separate bowl, mash 1 cup of the blue berries with the back of a fork. Stir in 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1 envelope of gelatin. Set aside at room temperature to allow the juices to develop and the sugar and gelatin to dissolve. Heat in the microwave for about 2 minutes to melt the gelatin, then stir to blend. Mix in the remaining blueberries.
- Cover the bottom and sides of a springform or a tall, removable bottom tube pan tightly with aluminum foil to keep the juices from seeping out.
- Pour all of the strawberry mixture into the bottom of the cake pan, cover completely with slices of angel food cake, tearing or cutting pieces to fit in a tight layer. Spread 1 container of whipped topping over the first cake layer. Make a second layer of angel food cake, like the first, and pour the blueberry mixture evenly over the top. Arrange the angel food cake in a third layer on top of the blueberries, spread the remaining container of whipped topping on top. Finish the dessert with a final layer of angel food cake.
- The layered cake will be higher than the edges of your pan. Carefully lay a large piece of aluminum foil over the cake and place a baking sheet on top. Invert the cake, press the cake firmly onto the baking sheet. Weigh down the mold, using pie weights or bags of dry beans or rice; refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
- Soak a kitchen towel in very hot water, wring out excess water, and wrap the towel around the cake pan; let stand for 1 minute. Remove the towel. Holding the pan and plate together, shake the cake back and forth to release it from the sides of the pan. Open the springform ring carefully, or pull back the sides of the tube pan. Do not force the cake to release. If it continues to stick, repeat the procedure with the hot towel.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 295.2 mg, Sugar 25.3 g
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Nomanul hok Noman
[email protected]This cake is a lot of work, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and beautiful.
Ahmed Malik
[email protected]I had a little trouble getting the frosting smooth, but overall this cake was easy to make and it tasted great.
Chloe Hebert
[email protected]This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Miyolo Mbuyelwa
[email protected]This is the best cake I've ever had. I can't wait to make it again.
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[email protected]This cake is perfect for any celebration. It's sure to impress your guests.
Sumer Sparrow
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks. It's so festive and patriotic.
Delsta Harold
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a bakery.
Tameka Michael Sagar
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for any special occasion.
Tayyba Rashid
[email protected]This cake is a showstopper! It's so beautiful and delicious.
John Fernandez
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The frosting is the perfect complement.
Azhar Halepoto
[email protected]I love how festive this cake is. It's perfect for any patriotic holiday.
nazkat khan
[email protected]This cake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and impressive-looking.
Carlos Simmonds
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cake, but this one is amazing! The flavors are perfect and the frosting is so light and fluffy.
oluwakemi
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for potlucks, birthday parties, and even just for a treat for my family.
goshi 222
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Fyaz Ahmad
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my 4th of July party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was to die for.