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A flag cake is a simple way to have a dessert that doubles as a patriotic centerpiece. This page lays out simple instructions for how to make a flag cake, as well as tips and ideas to help you modify the cake to your tastes.
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Introduction
- If you need a dessert you can assemble quickly, but that will still make an impact at a summer celebration, a flag cake is the way to go. A few simple decorations arranged on a frosted cake, and you're ready for dessert.
Step 1: How to Make a Flag Cake
- A flag cake is easily decorated with white frosting, blueberries, and strawberries. It would be a great project for the children in the house to work on while you prepare the rest of your holiday meal.
What You'll Need for a Flag Cake
- 9 by 13 cake baked, and removed from pan
- Waxed paper
- White frosting
- A spatula or butter knife to spread the frosting
- A large, flat work surface to decorate the cupcakes
- 2 pints of strawberries, sliced
- 1 pint of blueberries
- A tray or platter for the cake
Instructions for a Flag Cake
- Place the cake on the platter
- Insert strips of waxed paper about 1/2 inch under the edge of the cake
- Frost the cake.
- Remove the waxed paper strips.
- Arrange the blueberries in the top left corner of the cake in a rectangle that's five inches wide and four inches tall.
- Arrange the strawberries in seven rows, starting at the top edge of the cake, and ending at the bottom. You'll have six white rows showing in between.
Step 2: Flag Cake Tips
- You can substitute red strips of fruit roll up for the strawberries, if you don't have time to slice the berries.
- If you'll be transporting the cake, leave it in the pan, and just frost the top.
- Red raspberries can be used instead of strawberries.
- Whipped topping can replace the frosting.
Step 3: Flag Cake Ideas and Recipes
- Google Images: Flag Cake
- All Recipes: Decorating a Flag Cake
- Food Network: Flag Cake
- YouTube Video: Wave Your Flag Cake (Time: 3:05)
