5 from 34 votes
Flag Cake with Cream Cheese Topping
This flag cake features a white cake base soaked with strawberry gelatin and topped with a cream cheese and whipped topping layer. Fresh blueberries and halved strawberries are arranged on top to create the appearance of a flag, using shapes like a blueberry rectangle and strawberry rows. The cake is chilled to set the gelatin and topping, offering a soft, fruity dessert with a creamy layer and fresh fruit accents.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Additional Time
4 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
18
servings
Calories:
173 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Cake
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% 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.