4th of July Cakes to Celebrate

It’s time for a moist, perfectly sweet cake and some fireworks.

Kim

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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 delicious, moist, patriotic cake! “This is the best show-stopping cake I’ve ever served,” says reviewer minaayindra. “My guests were so impressed they didn’t want to cut into it, but they did and it tasted amazing! Moist, colorful, and just plain awesome for a patriotic party.”

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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 add a fresh summer flavor to this cake, they also add a pop of patriotic color. “Basically, dump everything in a bowl and mix. How easy is that?” says reviewer naples34102. “Great cake, moist and nicely spiced with cinnamon, without missing the blueberries, of course.”

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Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake

Use a boxed cake mix to cut down on the preparation time for this easy and festive strawberry shortcake for a large number of guests. 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

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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 summertime staple 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 seriously consider it. Besides the taste and light mousse-like texture, I think your guests will enjoy the iconic stars and striped design provided by USA USA Fresh Blueberries and Strawberries!”

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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 looks and eats beautifully,” 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 by far the best coconut cake I have ever made or tasted. It received rave reviews and recipe requests during 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 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 vacation cake that’s easy to make, delicious to eat, and only requires one dish to clean up!” 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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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 jelly and a box of cake mix create a very patriotic and very easy 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 cake! The three berry filling contrasts nicely with the creamy condensed milk fromage blanc filling. Guests will love this cake – just forget to mention that it’s made from a boxed mix!

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Ruby’s Strawberry Jell-O® Flan Cake

Perhaps the coolest and funniest cake of the bunch, this Jell-O cake looks like it was made for summer. Using strawberry cake mix and strawberry Jell-O for the layers, you can easily switch to a 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 made it exactly as per the recipe, including the sugar, since these berries aren’t naturally that sweet,” says one Allrecipes member. “I used freshly squeezed lemon which adds brightness, tartness, and enhances the flavor of the berries! It turned out amazingly good 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 to the letter (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’s moist and fudgy.” — BakingTwins

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More inspiration

There is so much more to discover here! Discover our recipes and associated collections to celebrate the 4th of July in style:

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