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Glorious Red, White, and Blue Cake
Photo: David Holifield

Glorious Red, White, and Blue Cake

36 ingredients Makes 12 servings openrecipes
Glorious Red, White, and Blue Cake
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1379
Calories
44g
Protein
53g
Fat
184g
Carbs

Counts 15 of 19 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 15 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Chocolate 1 oz (28g) semisweet 155
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Cream Cheese 1 oz (28g) 99
Blueberry 1 cup (148g) 84
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Blackberry 1 cup (144g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Strawberry 1 cup (152g) 49
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Cider not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Cake not in our table 0
Pastry not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour, not self-rising (sift before measuring)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa (such as Hershey's; not Dutch process or extra-dark cocoa)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (1-ounce) bottle (2 tablespoons) red food coloring
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white or cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sour cream mixed with 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/3 cups sifted cake flour, not self-rising (sift before measuring)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup sour cream mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (best done with Microplane zester or grater)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese (20 ounces total), softened
  • 2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 pint (8 ounces) strawberries, preferably small; halve or quarter if large
  • 1 pint (12 ounces) blueberries
  • 1/2 pint (6 ounces) blackberries
  • 2 or 3 (9-inch) round cake pans
  • large sifter or sieve
  • electric stand mixer (optional)
  • pastry brush
  • offset metal spatula (for frosting cake)

Directions

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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