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Fluffy Flag Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting and Fresh Berries Made Easy

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A light, creamy, and fresh cake topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh berries arranged like a flag, perfect for summer celebrations and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature (or buttermilk for extra tang)
  • 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk (to adjust frosting consistency)
  • 1 ½ cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups flour, 2 ½ tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 1 ¾ cups sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in 1 tbsp vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and 1 cup milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Mix gently after each addition just until combined, folding with a spatula if needed.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Smooth the tops and tap the pans gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the cakes are done.
  8. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
  9. Make the frosting: Beat 16 oz cream cheese and ½ cup butter until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
  10. Add 4 cups powdered sugar, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, and 2-3 tbsp cream. Beat on low to combine, then high to whip until fluffy. Adjust consistency with more cream if too thick.
  11. Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on your serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting evenly over it.
  12. Top with the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides smoothly with remaining frosting.
  13. Arrange the sliced strawberries and blueberries on top in a flag pattern, with blueberries in the corner and strawberry stripes. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
  14. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes to help the frosting set and flavors meld. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake fluffy. If frosting is too soft, chill it for 10 minutes before spreading. Fresh berries are best for topping; if using frozen, thaw and drain well to avoid sogginess. Cake layers can be baked a day ahead and stored wrapped in the fridge for easier frosting.

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