fourth of july flag cake

How To Make fourth of july flag cake

• Step 1
  Bake the cake according to the directions, in a 9 X 13 inch pan. (Use the high altitude directions if you need them.)
• Step 2
  Cool. (Cake may be made ahead and frozen.)
• Step 3
  Place on a serving plate or board.
• Step 4
  Whip the cream with the confectioners sugar.
• Step 5
  Cut the strawberries in half lengthwise.
• Step 6
  Spread the cream evenly around the sides of the cake, saving a little for the top.
• Step 7
  To decorate: Using a pastry bag, pipe (or dollop and spread with a spatula) rows of cream alternating with rows of strawberries for the flag \"stripes\".
• Step 8
  Make a background of the blueberries in the upper left-hand corner, then pipe or dollop stars on top to create the \"star\" section of the cake.
• Step 9
  If making cake ahead, arrange fruit several hours before serving.
• Step 10
  Add the cream up to an hour before serving.
• Step 11
  VARIATION: Use chocolate cake mix instead of yellow.
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