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Perfect Red Velvet Flag Cake Recipe Easy Cream Cheese Frosting and Berries

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A moist and vibrant red velvet flag cake layered with silky cream cheese frosting and topped with fresh berries, perfect for celebrations and nostalgic moments.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or milk + lemon juice/vinegar substitute)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil, neutral flavor
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red food coloring, liquid or gel-based
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) white vinegar
  • 16 ounces (450 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries
  • ½ cup (75 g) fresh raspberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick spray, dust with flour or cocoa powder, and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until combined.
  4. Slowly pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans and smooth tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto cooling racks and cool completely before frosting.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy (3-4 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well after each cup. Add vanilla and salt, beat until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  8. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread thick, even layer of frosting. Top with second cake layer and cover entire cake with remaining frosting, smoothing with offset spatula.
  9. Arrange strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top in a flag pattern.
  10. Refrigerate cake for at least 30 minutes to set frosting. Remove 15-20 minutes before serving to soften.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for best results. Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps. Gel food coloring is preferred for vibrant color. If frosting is too soft, refrigerate briefly before use. Chill first frosted layer before stacking second to prevent sliding. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well.

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Keywords: red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, flag cake, fresh berries, easy cake recipe, celebration cake, layered cake

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