Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this delightful Patriotic Bundt Cake, a stunning centerpiece for any celebration. With its vibrant layers of red, white, and blue, this moist and flavorful cake embodies the joy of gatherings like the 4th of July and Memorial Day. The straightforward preparation allows bakers of all skill levels to create a showstopper that not only looks good but tastes amazing too. Top it off with colorful sprinkles or a creamy icing for an extra touch of festive flair. Whether served as individual slices or mini versions at a picnic, this cake is sure to bring smiles and sweet memories to your table.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 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
- Red and blue gel food coloring
- Powdered sugar for icing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a Bundt pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
- In another bowl, cream together sugar and butter until smooth.
- Add eggs one by one, then mix in milk and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until smooth.
- Divide batter into three bowls; color one red, one blue, and leave one white.
- Layer the colored batters in the prepared pan: blue first, then white, finishing with red.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. To avoid overmixing, stir just until combined. Consider adding lemon zest or almond extract for flavor variations.