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Perfect Red Velvet Flag Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A festive and easy-to-make red velvet cake layered with cream cheese frosting, featuring a fun flag design perfect for patriotic occasions or any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (310 g), sifted
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300 g)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml), room temperature (or milk + vinegar substitute)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (240 ml)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 16 oz cream cheese (450 g), softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (115 g), softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (480 g), sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly between the two pans and smooth tops. Tap pans to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
  8. Beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and salt. Beat until fluffy.
  9. Cut each cake horizontally into three layers (six layers total). Alternate layers with cream cheese frosting.
  10. Frost the entire outside of the cake smoothly. Decorate one corner with white star-shaped sprinkles or edible decorations to mimic a flag’s star field.
  11. Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for better mixing and cake rise. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cake fluffy. Chill cake layers before cutting for easier slicing. A crumb coat helps trap crumbs and smooth frosting application. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives.

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Keywords: red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, flag cake, patriotic dessert, layered cake, easy red velvet, holiday cake

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