Red, White and Brilliant Fourth of July Cakes

Created May 22, 2019

From an elegant Berry Angel Delight Cake to a spectacular Red, White and Blue Layered Flag Cake, Betty has you covered with this collection of festive and fuss-free desserts. It’s summertime after all, and the baking should be easy—Fourth of July treats included!

Before you get started on one or two of these delicious treats, it never hurts to brush up on a few cake-baking basics. Here are a few tips to get you well on your way:

Make sure you use the pan size called for in the recipe. If your pan is too small, the cake may overflow in the oven while too big a pan could result in a flat cake.
For best results use full-fat butter and not the reduced-fat or whipped variety.
If you have one, placing your cake on a cooling rack to cool is optimal because it will allow the air to circulate the entire cake.
The most common cupcake baking blunder is overfilling your cupcake liners. Be sure to allow room for your cupcakes to expand!

When it comes to Fourth of July celebrations desserts are just one part of the party. Betty’s collection of July Fourth recipes has everything you need for the whole delicious spread–easy apps like Baked BLT Dip, classic backyard mains (is it really the Fourth without barbecue ribs?) and even more red, white and blue inspired cupcakes, cookies and pies.