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Red Velvet 4th of July Cake

Red Velvet 4th of July Cake - celebrate the summer with a patriotic red, white and blue dessert that starts out with a simple cake mix. Top the cake with homemade cream cheese frosting, fresh strawberries and blueberries.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Decorating Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cream Cheese Frosting, fresh fruit, Red Velvet 4th of July Cake
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 325kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 15.25 ounce box Red Velvet Cake Mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 3.9 ounce package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
  • ½ cup water

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¾ cups strawberries
  • ½ cup blueberries

Instructions

For the Cake:

  • In the bowl of a KitchenAid Mixer with the paddle attachment, add the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream and water. Combine until well blended.
  • Pour the batter into a bundt cake pan that's been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before inverting on to a baking rack or plate.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • In a large mixing bowl add cream cheese, and beat until smooth.
  • Add in butter, an beat butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing in between each addition.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Then add the vanilla and continue to beat until smooth.

How to Decorate the Cake:

  • Place the cream cheese frosting in a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup.
  • Heat up in 5 second increments until it is slightly pourable. Be careful not to overdo it!
  • Pour over the completely cooled cake so it drips down the sides.
  • Add fresh strawberries, blueberries, red and blue sprinkles.

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Notes

Let the Cake Cool Completely: Make sure the bundt cake is fully cooled before adding the frosting. If it’s still warm, the frosting may melt too quickly and not coat the cake evenly.
Warm the Frosting Gently: Once the frosting is made, microwave it in 5-second increments until it’s just slightly pourable. Be careful not to overheat it!
Adjust the Consistency if Needed: If the frosting becomes too thin, let it sit for a few minutes to thicken before pouring. You want it to glide down the sides of the cake—not pool at the bottom.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 269mg | Sugar: 35g