Go Back
+ servings
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

American Flag Cake

This Red, White, and Blue American Flag Cake is going to be perfect for 4th of July dessert. We start with a strawberry poke cake and then add Cool-Whip, fresh blueberries and strawberries. It's simple to make. Great for all summer picnics, Memorial Day and Labor Day too!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: American Flag Cake
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Jen CIncyshopper

Ingredients

  • 1 box White Cake Mix plus box ingredients
  • 1 cup Water boiling
  • 1 box 3 oz Strawberry Jello Mix
  • 1/2 cup cold Water
  • 8 oz Frozen Whipped Topping thawed
  • 1 pint Blueberries
  • 1 quart Strawberries

Instructions

  • Prepare cake mix (using directions for egg whites only) in a 13x9" cake pan.
  • Allow to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Mix Jello mix with boiling water in a large cup.
  • Add cold water and mix well.
  • Poke top of your cake all over with a fork.
  • Gradually pour Jello mixture over the whole cake.
  • Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to finish cooling.
  • Spread whipped topping evenly over top of cake.
  • Place about 5 rows of 7 blueberries each in the top left corner of the cake.
  • Hull and slice your strawberries lengthwise.
  • Add rows of overlapping strawberries to create the red stripes for the cake.
  • Refrigerate cake for another hour before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg