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Perfect Stars and Stripes Flag Bundt Cake Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Glaze

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A quick and festive Bundt cake featuring red, white, and blue layers with a tangy cream cheese glaze, perfect for patriotic occasions like the Fourth of July.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • Red food coloring (gel type)
  • Blue food coloring (gel or natural blueberry powder)
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) milk or heavy cream
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your Bundt pan generously with butter or nonstick spray, then dust lightly with flour to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer at medium speed for 3-5 minutes until fluffy and pale.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry mix. Mix on low speed and scrape down the bowl to incorporate evenly.
  6. Divide the batter into three equal parts. Leave one plain (white layer), add red food coloring to the second, and blue food coloring to the third. Stir gently until color is fully blended.
  7. Layer the batter carefully into the prepared Bundt pan starting with the red layer, then the white, and finish with the blue layer.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the cream cheese glaze by beating softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until silky and pourable but not runny.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant layers without thinning the batter. Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent glaze meltdown. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep the crumb tender.

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Keywords: Bundt cake, patriotic cake, Fourth of July dessert, cream cheese glaze, layered cake, easy cake recipe, festive cake

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