Celebrate Memorial Day with a burst of patriotic colors by baking a Red, White, and Blue Vanilla Cake! This delightful recipe is perfect for adding a fun and festive touch to your holiday gatherings. Layer moist vanilla cake with vibrant red and blue berries, and top it off with a creamy, white frosting. It’s a sweet way to honor the day and impress your guests with a deliciously beautiful dessert. Whether you’re hosting a BBQ or a family picnic, this cake is sure to be the star of your celebration. Bake, share, and enjoy the patriotic spirit with every bite!
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Recipe:
Sweet Pea Bakery’s Vanilla Cake
- 1 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ¾ cup milk
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Whisk dry ingredients together and set aside.
3. Beat butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, 1 minute.
4. Add sugar to the butter and beat until creamy, 4 more minutes.
5. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla.
6. Beat in the flour in three batches on low speed, alternating with milk. Beat on medium-high speed until just combined.
7. Pour into greased pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, move to wire rack.
Sweet Pea Bakery’s Whipped Cream
- 1 cup cold heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp confectioner’s sugar
- ½ tsp cream of tartar or 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Mix together cream of tartar or cornstarch and confectioner’s sugar.
2. Using a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream, sugar mixture, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until medium peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Use immediately or cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
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