Description

Celebrate summer gatherings with our delightful Patriotic Bundt Cake, a vibrant dessert that embodies the spirit of festivity. With its stunning red, white, and blue layers, this cake is not only visually appealing but also incredibly moist and flavorful. Perfect for events like the 4th of July, birthdays, or family get-togethers, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests while satisfying your sweet tooth. Involve the kids in the fun of pouring colorful batters and decorating, making it a joyful baking project for everyone.

Ingredients

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1 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
2 eggs (room temperature)
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Gel food colors (red and blue)
Sprinkles (red, white, and blue)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a bundt pan by greasing and flouring it.
In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
Mix in milk and vanilla on low speed. Gradually add dry ingredients until smooth.
Divide batter into three bowls; color one red and another blue using gel food coloring.
Layer batters into the pan starting with blue, then white, followed by red.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool before icing with powdered sugar mixture colored similarly.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 280
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Room temperature ingredients yield better texture. Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness. Experiment with flavors by adding extracts like almond or lemon.