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Perfect Red Velvet Flag Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A festive and easy-to-make red velvet cake with moist layers and smooth cream cheese frosting, designed to resemble a flag with simple layering and decoration techniques.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) red food coloring
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans and dust with flour or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth. Add buttermilk, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract; mix gently.
  4. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Batter will be thick and bright red.
  5. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low then high speed until fluffy. Add vanilla and salt; adjust sweetness.
  8. Level cakes by trimming domed tops. Slice each cake horizontally into two layers, creating four layers total.
  9. Spread thin layer of frosting between each layer. Arrange layers to form flag pattern, reserving a corner for stars.
  10. Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting to outside of cake. Chill 15-20 minutes to set.
  11. Apply a thicker, smooth layer of frosting all over. Use offset spatula for clean edges.
  12. Decorate star section with fresh blueberries or star-shaped sprinkles. Create red stripes with red velvet crumbs or red-colored frosting.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for smooth mixing. Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps. Chill crumb-coated cake before final frosting to prevent sliding. For flag decoration, keep it simple with blueberries and red velvet crumbs or frosting. Cake layers can be baked one at a time if only one pan is available.

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Keywords: red velvet cake, flag cake, cream cheese frosting, patriotic dessert, easy cake recipe, homemade cake, festive cake

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