4th of July Cakes to Celebrate
It’s time to enjoy a moist, perfectly sweet cake and make some fireworks.
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 fruits for your celebration. These 4th of July cakes will showcase your patriotic pride.
American Flag Cake
Bake the red, white and blue into a deliciously moist and patriotic cake! “The best breathtaking cake I have ever served,” says reviewer Minaayindra. “My guests were so impressed they didn’t want to cut it, but they did and it tasted great! Moist, colorful and just amazing for a patriotic holiday.”
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Fresh Strawberry Upside Down Cake
Show off fresh summer strawberries with this gorgeous upside-down cake. Reviewer homeschooler3 says, “This was so simple, as easy as it gets, and super delicious!”
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Heirloom Blueberry Cake
Not only do blueberries give a fresh summer flavor to this cake, they also give a burst of patriotic color. “Basically, pour everything into a bowl and mix. How easy is that?” says reviewer naples34102. “Excellent cake, moist and pleasantly spiced with cinnamon, without missing blueberries, of course.”
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Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake
Use a boxed cake mix to cut down on the time to make this easy and festive strawberry shortcake for a crowd. Reviewer hstan says: “I took the advice of someone who also reviewed this cake and added a packet of instant vanilla pudding to the whipped topping. This definitely gave it a better taste and firmer texture.
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Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting
“A moist, light peach cake is topped with a sweet praline-like frosting for a decadent dessert.” —Ramona Cruz-Peters
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No Bake Cheesecake Flag Cake
No-bake desserts are summer staples when we’re all doing 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 a striped design provided by Fresh Blueberries and Strawberries USA USA!
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Red, white and blueberry cheese tart
This recipe uses phyllo dough for a light, flaky crust. Blueberries and strawberry jelly add patriotic colors. “This cheesecake is beautiful to serve and eat,” says reviewer MOLLE888.
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Coconut flavored cake
This classic coconut 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 beautiful too… I plan to adapt the colors for all kinds of celebrations.”
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Sponge cake with lots of fruit
This gorgeous cake can be made with any combination of fruit. The recipe creator says, “If you have fruit you want to use up and don’t have a lot of time, this recipe is perfect! Especially on a summer day, it’s a great dessert after a barbecue.”
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Blackberry Cake
“This blackberry cake is a real treat for everyone. Serve it with ice cream or whipped cream. » —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 super easy,” says reviewer Life Tastes Good.
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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 Fourth of July weekend. Incorporating unique spices, this twist on the traditional shortbread dessert is delicious,” says recipe creator mkecupcakequeen. Cinnamon and cardamom give this summer cake a unique spicy flavor.
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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 is sure to love.
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Number cake with cream
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 very simple cake.
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Banana split cake I
Have a typical American banana sundae, but make it a cake! Reviewers love this show-stopping dessert: “My family has been making this 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 truly is 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 triple-berry filling contrasts beautifully with the creamy condensed milk cheesecake filling. Guests will rave about this one—just forget to mention that it starts with a boxed mix!
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Ruby 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
“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 is delicious,” raves one Allrecipes member. “I followed the recipe exactly (except for the salted butter). “I usually make a 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 is soft and melting. » — BakingTwins
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More inspiration
There’s so much more where that came from! Check out our recipes and related collections to celebrate the Fourth in style:
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