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Firecracker Red, White and Blue Cake

Firecracker Red, White and Blue Cake

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Get ready to impress your guests with the vibrant Firecracker Red, White and Blue Cake, a delightful dessert perfect for summer celebrations! This layered cake features a moist vanilla base adorned with striking red and blue colors, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for picnics, birthdays, or Independence Day festivities. With its easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, this cake is not only delicious but also a fun baking project that you can enjoy with family. Drizzle colorful frosting and top it off with festive sprinkles to add the finishing touch to your patriotic masterpiece!

Ingredients

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  • 1 box Betty Crockerâ„¢ Super Moistâ„¢ White Cake Mix
  • Water, vegetable oil, and whole eggs (as indicated on the cake mix box)
  • Red gel food color
  • Blue gel food color
  • Betty Crockerâ„¢ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting
  • Optional: Red, White & Blue Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 12-cup fluted tube cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat for 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Divide the batter into three bowls. Color one portion red and another blue using gel food coloring.
  4. Layer the batters in the prepared pan: red at the bottom, followed by white batter, then blue on top.
  5. Bake for 39-44 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  6. Once cooled, drizzle warmed frosting over the cake and garnish with sprinkles.

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