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Red White and Blue Cake (Firecracker Cake Recipe!)

Red White and Blue Cake (Firecracker Cake Recipe!)

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Celebrate in style with this vibrant Red White and Blue Cake, a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any festive occasion. This Firecracker Cake is not only visually stunning with its bold layers of red, white, and blue but also incredibly easy to make. Using simple ingredients like cake mix and soda, you can whip up this moist and fluffy cake that will be a hit at summer barbecues, birthday parties, or any joyful gathering. The cake’s playful colors and customizable toppings make it a fun project for kids and adults alike. Get ready to impress your guests with this eye-catching treat that embodies the spirit of celebration!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 15 oz white cake mix
  • 3.4 oz instant pudding mix (vanilla or cheesecake flavor)
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 oz lemon-lime soda (like Sprite)
  • Red food coloring
  • Blue food coloring
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
  • Red, white, and blue sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 10-cup Bundt pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, and egg whites. Mix in the vegetable oil until well blended.
  3. Gradually add the lemon-lime soda to the mixture until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter into three bowls; color one red, one blue, and leave one plain.
  5. Alternate scoops of each colored batter in the Bundt pan.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool for about 20 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For icing, whisk together powdered sugar and additional soda until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake. Top with sprinkles.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 36g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg