25 4th of July Cakes to Celebrate
It’s time for a moist, perfectly sweet cake and some fireworks.
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Who needs fireworks when you have a 4th of July dessert that will light up the entire celebration? Whether you’re celebrating big or small this year, these 4th of July cakes will make the day special. Check out some of our favorite red, white and blue cakes, or find a cake that uses fresh summer fruit for your celebration. These 4th of July cakes will showcase your patriotic pride.
American Flag Cake
Bake the red, white, and blue in a deliciously moist and patriotic cake! “The best show-stopping cake I’ve ever served,” says reviewer Minaayindra. “My guests were so impressed they didn’t want to cut it, but they did and it tasted amazing! Moist, colorful, and just plain amazing for a patriotic holiday.”
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Fresh Strawberry Upside Down Cake
Showcase fresh summer strawberries with this beautiful upside-down cake. Reviewer homeschooler3 says, “This was so easy, as simple as can be, and super delicious! »
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Heirloom Blueberry Cake
Not only do blueberries give this cake a fresh summer flavor, they also add a pop of patriotic color. “Just throw everything in a bowl and mix it up. How easy is that?” says reviewer naples34102. “A great cake, moist and nicely spiced with cinnamon, with a healthy dose of blueberries, for sure.”
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Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake
Use a boxed cake mix to cut down on the prep time for this easy, festive strawberry shortcake for a crowd. Reviewer hstan says, “I took the advice of someone who also reviewed this cake and added a package of instant vanilla pudding to the whipped topping. It definitely gave it a better flavor and firmer texture.”
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Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting
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“A moist, light peach cake is topped with a sweet, praline frosting for a decadent dessert. » —Ramona Cruz-Peters
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No-Bake Cheesecake Flag Cake
No-bake desserts are a summer staple, when we’re all trying our best to stay cool. Chef John says: “The fact that you can make this delicious sweet treat without turning on the oven is probably reason enough to give it some serious thought. Besides the taste and light mousse-like texture, I think your guests will enjoy the iconic stars and stripes pattern provided by the fresh blueberries and strawberries. USA! USA! USA! »
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Red, White and Blueberry Cheesecake Pie
This recipe uses phyllo dough for a light, flaky crust. Blueberries and strawberry jelly lend patriotic colors. “This cheesecake looks and eats wonderfully,” says reviewer MOLLE888.
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Coconut Flavored Cake
This classic coconut cake is an aromatic delight, with sweet coconut in every bite. Reviewer Amber Fischer says, “This is hands down the best coconut cake I have ever made or tasted. It received rave reviews and recipe requests at our small group Bible study last night.”
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Cheesecake in a jar
No-bake, no-slice cheesecake? Sounds like a recipe for summer entertaining! This no-bake cheesecake has strawberries in it, but you can mix in the berries for a more patriotic effect, if you like!
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Surprise inside the independence cake
“I made this cake on election night and it turned out perfect,” says reviewer HoosierMama. “Perfectly moist, delicious, and gorgeous too…I plan on adapting the colors for all sorts of celebrations.”
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Fruit Sponge Cake Galore
This stunning cake can be made with any combination of fruits. The recipe creator says, “If you have fruit you want to use up and you don’t have a lot of time, this recipe is perfect! Especially on a summer day, this is a great dessert after a barbecue. »
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Blackberry Cake
“This blackberry cake is a real crowd pleaser. Serve with ice cream or whipped topping.” —JA Taylor
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Independence Day Cupcakes
This light and fluffy cupcake is made with vanilla pudding for the perfect summer treat. “So much better than store-bought and very easy,” says the Life Tastes Good reviewer.
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Red, white and blue cake
The recipe creator describes this cake as: “A summer holiday cake that’s easy to make, delicious to eat, and has only one pan to clean! Perfect for the 4th of July! Serve with whipped topping.” Strawberry pie filling and frozen blueberries add red and blue to this white cake.
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Fresh Cherry Shortcake
“I had a big bag of fresh Bing cherries and wanted a fresh and different dessert for the 4th of July weekend. By incorporating unique spices, this twist on the traditional shortcake dessert is delicious,” explains recipe creator mkecupcakequeen. Cinnamon and cardamom give a unique spicy flavor to this summer cake.
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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Ice Cream Cake
Combine store-bought ingredients like angel food cake and strawberry ice cream to create an incredibly easy no-bake cake that everyone will love.
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Cream Pie Number Cake
Personalize this delicious 4th of July cake by using a number 4 and decorating it with red and blue berries, edible flowers and white cream.
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American Flag Cake
Strawberry Jell-O and a box of cake mix create a very patriotic and simple cake.
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Banana Split Cake I
Have an all-American banana sundae, but make it a cake! Reviewers love this bestselling product: “My family has been making this product for years and we LOVE it! says reviewer DIVER3DOWN.
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Strawberry cream roll
Reviewer Lorifunk says this roll cake is “light and refreshing, perfect for a warm summer evening.” It’s truly a perfect summer dessert and if you want to introduce a little blue for the 4th of July, just add some blueberries to the mix!
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Three Berry Cheesecake
Be the star of the potluck with this decadent summer poke cake! The three berry filling contrasts nicely with the creamy filling of the condensed milk cheesecake. Guests will be delighted with this one – just forget to mention that it starts with a canned mix!
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Ruby’s Jell-O® Strawberry Flan Cake
Perhaps the coolest and funniest cake of the bunch, this Jell-O cake seems made for summer. Using strawberry cake mix and strawberry Jell-O for the layers, you can easily switch to berry blue Jell-O for the topping if you want a red, white, and blue effect!
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Saskatoon Berry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake
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“I followed the recipe exactly, including the sugar, since these berries aren’t naturally that sweet on their own,” says one Allrecipes member. “I used freshly squeezed lemon which adds brightness, tartness, and enhances the flavor of the berries! It turned out amazingly well and was easy to make.”
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Simple white cake
“A simple, versatile cake that tastes delicious,” raves one Allrecipes member. “I followed the recipe exactly (except for the salted butter). “I usually make blueberry or strawberry sauce to put on top.”
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Simple Lemon Cake
“This lemon cake recipe is perfect for picnics and parties. It’s moist and fudgy.” — BakingTwins
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More inspiration
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