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Red White and Blue Cake

Make this Quick and easy red white and blue cake today! The best 4th of July desserts with the bold vibrant colors. Make this 4th of July cake this year.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 251 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 white cake mix (I used Duncan hines classic white cake mix)
  • eggs (oil and water according to the directions on box)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • red gel food coloring (I used Wilton no taste red)
  • blue gel food coloring (I used Wilton royal blue)
  • red candy melts (just use about a 1/4 to 1/2 of the bag)
  • blue candy melts (1/4 to 1/2 of the bag)
  • white candy melts (1/2 bag)

Instructions

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  1. Mix the cake mix according to directions.
  2. Separate the batter equally into 3 bowls.
  3. Leave one bowl white. Add the red gel food coloring to one bowl until it is the vibrant red you want.
  4. Add the blue gel food coloring to the 3rd bowl until it is the vibrant blue you want.
  5. Spray a bundt pan with non stick spray.
  6. Spread the red batter in the bottom of the pan.
  7. Spread the white over it and then finish with the blue on top.
  8. Bake according to directions on the box.
  9. Once cooked, allow it to cool and then flip the cake onto a serving platter.
  10. Place the melting candy into 3 seperate microwave bowls. Microwave in 30 second intervals until it is melted and smooth.
  11. Smooth the white melting candy over the cake to cover (doesn't have to be perfect)
  12. Add sprinkles if you want.
  13. Spoon the red and the blue melting candy into piping bags. Cut the tip of the bags and drizzle the two colors over the cake giving the firecracker effect.
  14. Top with more sprinkles.
  15. Allow to cool and the chocolate to harden. Then cut and serve!

Notes

  • Feel free to keep a secret on how simple this vibrant 4th of July cake is!

Nutrition Information

Calories 251kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 309mg (13%) Potassium 37mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251

% Daily Value*

Calories 251kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 309mg 13%
Potassium 37mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.