Fourth of July or French Flag White Sheet Cake With Raspberries

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Fourth of July or French Flag White Sheet Cake With Raspberries - celebrating patriotism in style
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Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 large eggs
1/2 cup soft unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sifted cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup soft unsalted butter
1 large egg yolk ( optional )
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups sifted confectioners ' sugar
6 tablespoons milk
1 pint blueberries
1 pint raspberries

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
389
Sugar
50g
Fat
15g
Fourth of July or French Flag White Sheet Cake With Raspberries is the perfect dessert to celebrate patriotism. This cake is decorated with blueberries and raspberries to resemble the American or French Flag making it visually appealing. The cake itself is soft and moist, and the frosting provides a creamy and buttery flavor. The fruits not only add to the color but also provide additional flavor and texture. This cake can be prepared in advance, allowing for stress-free entertaining guests. It is also kid-friendly and a great way to get them involved in baking and decorating.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2.In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
4.Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5.In a medium bowl, beat the butter, egg yolk, salt, and vanilla extract until creamy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, alternating with the milk, until smooth.
6.Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Arrange the blueberries in the upper left corner of the cake to represent the flag's blue field. Create red and white stripes by arranging raspberries in horizontal lines.

PROS

This cake is perfect for patriotic occasions like Fourth of July or French National Day.
The fruits added in the cake provide a boost of vitamins and antioxidants.

It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time making it great for entertaining guests.

CONS

The cake contains a lot of sugar and is high in calories.
It may not be suitable for individuals on a diet or with diabetes.

Overbaking the cake can lead to it becoming dry and tough.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake is not particularly healthy, but the fruits provide vitamins and antioxidants that can benefit overall health and well-being.
Blueberries have been linked to supporting heart health, improving brain function and reducing inflammation. Raspberries are rich in fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants which can help to protect against chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

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