StarSpangled Cake Easy 4th of July Cake Ideas

Instructions:

1. Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper rounds.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly into three bowls. Tint one bowl red, one bowl blue, and leave one bowl plain.
7. Pour each batter into a prepared cake pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a large bowl, beat softened butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, beating on low speed until combined. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread with a layer of buttercream frosting. Repeat with the second and third cake layers.
11. Frost the entire cake with buttercream frosting. Use an offset spatula to create a smooth finish.
12. Arrange strawberries and blueberries on top of the cake in a patriotic pattern. Sprinkle with edible glitter (optional).
13. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.