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Firecracker Cake

Firecracker Cake

Firecracker Cake is a dazzling dessert that captures the essence of American celebrations with its striking red, white, and blue colors. Perfect for Memorial Day or the 4th of July, this cake not only stands out at any gathering but also delights taste buds with its moist vanilla layers and sweet frosting. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this festive masterpiece. Kids will love getting involved in mixing colors and decorating, making it a fun family activity. Serve it with ice cream or fresh berries for an unforgettable treat that showcases your patriotic spirit.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • Water (as directed on the cake mix)
  • Vegetable oil (as directed on the cake mix)
  • Egg whites (as directed on the cake mix)
  • Red food coloring
  • Blue food coloring
  • 1 container white frosting (12 oz)
  • Red, white, and blue sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven according to cake mix instructions. Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan.
  2. Prepare batter as per box instructions. Divide batter into three bowls: color one red and one blue using food coloring.
  3. Layer batters in the bundt pan: pour red first, then white, followed by blue without mixing.
  4. Bake as directed until toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  5. Microwave frosting in separate bowls until smooth; drizzle colored frostings over the cooled cake and add sprinkles.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 29g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Carefully layer batters to maintain distinct colors. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting for best results.

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