Flag Cake with Cream Cheese Topping
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Flag Cake with Cream Cheese Topping
Description
Flag Cake with Cream Cheese Topping starts with a prepared white cake mix baked in a 9x13 pan, cooled, and then poked to receive a strawberry gelatin mixture. The gelatin softens and flavors the cake base as it sets in the refrigerator for several hours. The topping is a blend of softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and whipped topping, spread evenly over the gelatin layer.
Fresh blueberries and strawberries are placed atop to mimic a flag; blueberries form a rectangle on one corner while strawberries, halved, create rows or shapes like a maple leaf for a Canadian flag variant. This decoration gives the cake visual appeal while maintaining fresh fruit flavors.
The cake is chilled again before serving to allow the cream cheese topping to set. It is typically cut into squares for serving. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to three days, with the option to freeze portions after removing berries.
Ingredients
- 14.25 ounces white cake mix plus ingredients required on the box
- 1 box strawberry gelatin dessert 4 serving size, Jell-O brand
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 pint strawberries more as needed
TOPPING
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping or 3 cups stabilized whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare cake in a 9×13 pan according to package directions. Cool and poke the entire cake with a fork.
- Add 1 cup of boiling water to the jello mixture and stir until all powder is dissolved. Stir in ½ cup cold water. Gently pour over cake and refrigerate 4 hours.
For the Topping
- Mix softened cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add whipped topping. Spread over cake.
- Create a blueberry rectangle in the top left corner of the cake. Cut strawberries in half and place in rows.
- If making a Canadian flag, cut the strawberries from top to bottom to make a triangular shape. Use the image in this post as a guide to create a maple leaf shape and place strawberries along the sides of the cake to resemble a flag.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Cut the cake into squares after the gelatin has set and before adding the cream cheese topping to help with serving and clean slices.
- Store leftover cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, remove the fresh berries and freeze cake portions wrapped in plastic and sealed in bags; thaw before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 15.4mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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