American Flag Cake

This homemade cake is one of the most festive and tasty desserts you could make for Memorial Day, Flag Day, or the 4th of July! Everyone will amazed at your ability to create such perfect stripes. Speaking of, I know what you're thinking... it's too complicated. But it's not! I promise. It does require a pencil and a ruler and a little bit of cutting, but once that's done, all you have to do is coat it in sprinkles, then watch the stars and stripes of Old Glory come to life. I make a red velvet cake for an extra pop of red, but you could make any flavor in one of these sheet cakes. It makes one of the easiest yet impressive Memorial Day desserts or 4th of July desserts. Scrap the centerpiece and stick this in the middle of your table! It's a real showstopper!

What flavor is the frosting?

I slather on a smooth layer of classic cream cheese frosting. It's so rich and creamy and satisfying, especially with the rich red velvet cake. You can use any kind of white-colored icing, though, so just make your favorite!

How do you decorate American flag cake?

A little icing and a lot of sprinkles! To get straight stripes, I cut a sheet of parchment paper into strips and a square; then, I press them onto the cake, and scatter sprinkles around them to create distinct red and white stripes and the blue square. A sprinkle of white nonpareils over the blue square is the finishing touch. (They represent the stars—cute, right?!)

How do you serve American flag cake?

Straight from the pan. Just slice it into squares and use a spatula to lift each piece out and onto a plate. Bonus: this makes it both easy to transport and easy to cut and serve!