The 4th of July, also called Independence Day, is one of the most important holidays of the year. There are many ways to celebrate this holiday, such as throwing barbecue parties, watching fireworks, giving back to the community, participating in parades and more. Of course, having parties at home and enjoying the company of friends and family is essential.
Cake making is a fun and festive way to celebrate the 4th of July in my opinion! Cakes showcase your creativity and patriotism. Best of all, the cake will satisfy your and your family’s sweet tooth. It’s worth mentioning that if you bake a cake with family and friends, it can be a fun and rewarding family activity. Even, you can turn it into a competition.
There are plenty of 4th of July cakes to choose from such as fireworks, stripes, or the classic American flag cake. Need your cake to be more festive and look refreshing? Try adding fresh blueberries, strawberries and raspberries! To make your patriotic cake as perfect as possible, check out these best recipes for thorough baking instructions.
21. Red, White, and Blue Berry Trifle
This festive red, white, and blue berry trifle makes the perfect addition to any Fourth of July barbecue. For a twist on the classic recipe, feel free to substitute raspberries with strawberries.
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20. Flag Cake
Baking, decorating, photographing, and savoring every bite of this American Fruit Flag Cake brought a huge smile to my face that lasted throughout the entire process.
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19. 4th Of July Marble Cake
This light and fluffy 4th of July Layer Cake is stunningly patriotic inside and out! Three layers of red, white and blue marble cake are covered in a velvety buttercream frosting designed to resemble the American flag.
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18. Tie Dye 4th Of July Cake
This fun and festive Tie Dye 4th of July Cake is so easy to make and the perfect patriotic party food to enjoy this holiday season. Tasty, colorful and super kid-friendly
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17. Flag Layer Cake
Get into the Fourth of July spirit with this patriotic cake. Fresh strawberries and blueberries, amped up with their respective jams, and rich buttercream frosting form the red, white, and blue buttermilk layers.
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16. Easy 4th of July Cake
Get the fireworks ready because this easy 4th of July Cake is so tasty and effortless! All you need are simple ingredients to make this easy and patriotic poke cake!
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15. Plum-Berry Cornmeal Sheet Cake
Bake and take this easy-to-transport, fruit-filled dessert to any summer gathering. The vanilla-flavored cornmeal batter gives the perfect not-too-sweet base for fresh fruit, and some freshly whipped cream finishes it off.
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14. 4th of July Cake Roll
Show off your red white and blue with this festive 4th of July Cake Roll. Your guests will be amazed when you cut into it, revealing the patriotic colors.
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13. No-Cook Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake
Relax with this colorful, no-cook, festive July 4th dessert that spends time in the fridge, not the oven. This red, white, and blue cheesecake will be your new favorite patriotic recipe.
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12. 4th of July Bundt Cake
4th of July Bundt Cake combines 5 ingredients with food coloring to make a delicious patriotic dessert that’s covered in icing and sprinkles!
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11. Red, White, and Blue Layer Cake
This layer cake is easy to assemble and will make the day feel extra-special. The Swiss meringue frosting also holds up exceptionally well on a hot day.
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10. 4th Of July FUNFETTI Cake
I’m really excited about this 4th of July Funfetti Cake, especially because of the cute lil’ surprise you find inside when you slice into it!
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9. Gluten-Free 4th of July Cake
This Gluten-Free 4th of July Cake is the perfect festive dessert! It’s a gluten-free and nut-free vanilla cake topped with sweet and fluffy buttercream and fresh seasonal berries!
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8. Red Velvet Cake
The combo of vinegar and buttermilk makes this red velvet cake extra tender, light, and fluffy. The striking red color makes it unforgettable and so festive for the holiday.
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7. Berry Icebox Cake
This Berry icebox cake recipe is a summer dream! Composed of layers of decadent strawberry and creamy vanilla ice cream and homemade berry sauces sandwiched between a moist, tender pound cake, frosted with a creamy whipped cream and topped with fresh berries.
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6. 4th of July Fireworks Cake Roll
This beautiful 4th of July Fireworks Cake Roll is a chocolate sponge cake that’s decorated with red white and blue fireworks and perfect for the 4th of July!
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5. 4th of July Angel Food Cake
You’ll love this easy and festive 4th of July berry angel food cake. Made with fresh berries, whipped cream and melt in your mouth angel food cake, this cake is the perfect patriotic 4th of July dessert!
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4. Red White & Blue Ice Cream Cake
This Red White & Blue Ice Cream Cake is perfect for the Fourth of July! With blue vanilla cake on the bottom and white and red ice cream layers on top, it’s a delicious and patriotic cake for the holidays!
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3. Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake
Fireworks sugar cookie cake can be your star spangled, patriotic dessert on Memorial Day or the 4th of July! This easy cookie cake recipe is full of red, white, and blue deliciousness!
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2. 4th of July Sprinkle Pound Cake With Crumb Topping
July 4th is just around the corner! Are you all ready to celebrate? I’ve been test-driving some new summer desserts and I couldn’t resist hacking this birthday sprinkle pound cake recipe from Baked from Scratch and giving it a red, white, and blue makeover!
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1. Yellow Cake
Classic yellow cake brings us right back to childhood celebrations.
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