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Retro Red White and Blue Cake

Retro Red White and Blue Cake: A Festive Patriotic Delight

This Retro Red White and Blue Cake is a vibrant showstopper perfect for any celebration, featuring a delicious vanilla cake with eye-catching tie-dye swirls.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix suitable for a 9x13 pan
  • 3 large Egg Whites
  • 1 tablespoon Red Gel Paste for vibrant red swirls
  • 1 tablespoon Blue Gel Paste for vibrant blue swirls
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar preferably confectioner's sugar
  • 1/4 cup Almond Milk or regular milk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract opt for real vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt to balance sweetness
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Red, White and Blue Sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • large mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • butter knife or skewer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Prepare the vanilla cake batter as per package instructions. Divide into three bowls; leave one bowl plain and color the others with red and blue gel paste.
  3. Pour the plain batter into the pan, and dollop red and blue batter on top. Swirl gently with a knife to create a tie-dye effect.
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
  5. Make the frosting by beating the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and almond milk, then incorporate vanilla and salt.
  6. Frost the cooled cake with vanilla frosting and decorate with red, white, and blue sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use quality gel paste for the brightest colors. Don’t overmix the batter to maintain distinct color layers, and ensure the cake cools completely before frosting.

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