Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 11x17 inch sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl with a handheld mixer or spoon or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
Reduce the speed to medium-low and add sugar. Beat lightly until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth and well combined. Scrape the sides a few times beat again until well combined. The mixture will look slightly curdled.
In a separate large bowl whisk together all purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
Combine half of the flour mixture with the butter mixture. Pour half of the milk and set aside. Beat on low speed for 5-6 seconds and pour in remaining milk. Repeat with the remaining flour mixture and beat just until smooth. Do not overmix.
Pour and spread the cake batter into the prepared baking dish. Use an offset spatula to spread it out and smoothen it into a thin layer.
Bake for 20-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Rotate 180 degrees once halfway through. Insert a toothpick at the center of the cake. You'd know its done, if it comes out clean.
Place the cake on a wired rack and allow it to cool down completely. In the meantime, make the frosting.
Combine ingredients for frosting in a large bowl using a handheld mixer or in a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
Spread the frosting on the cooled cake using the back of a spoon or an offset spatula. Arrange the fresh blueberries to make the "stars" of the flag cake. Cut Raspberry slices and arrange them vertically to make the "stripes" of the American Patriotic Cake Design.Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Flag Cake with Blueberries and Raspberries (Make Ahead)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 114mg5%
Potassium 72mg2%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 470IU9%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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