Description
The American Flag Cup Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the spirit of patriotic celebrations like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. This visually stunning pull-apart cake features moist vanilla cupcakes adorned with rich buttercream frosting, creating a festive design that resembles the American flag. It’s not only a treat for the taste buds but also brings joy to gatherings with its eye-catching colors and easy serving style. Ideal for summer parties or family get-togethers, this dessert is sure to impress guests of all ages. Customize it with your favorite flavors or colors to make it uniquely yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups (325g) all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 tbsp (60ml) vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups (310g) Domino® Golden Sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) milk
- 2 cups (448g) unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- 8 cups (920g) Domino® Powdered Sugar
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 3–5 tbsp (45ml-75ml) heavy whipping cream
- Salt, to taste
- Red and blue gel icing color
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking pans with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in almond extract and cream to desired consistency.
- Divide frosting into three bowls, tint red and blue, leaving one white. Decorate cupcakes to resemble an American flag.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg