Fantastic Fireworks Cake 4th of July Cake
Celebrate Independence Day in style with this show-stopping Fantastic Fireworks Cake, the ultimate 4th of July dessert! This vibrant red, white, and blue layer cake is as delicious as it is dazzling—a true centerpiece for your patriotic festivities. Featuring moist, tender layers of vanilla cake, perfectly tinted with bold gel food coloring, and a fluffy, creamy frosting, this cake comes to life with hand-piped decorations resembling dazzling fireworks. A sprinkle of edible glitter or festive sprinkles adds the perfect touch of sparkle. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a family celebration, this festive creation is sure to impress with its stunning design and classic, crowd-pleasing flavors. Prep this masterpiece in just a little over an hour and watch it light up your dessert table like fireworks in the night sky!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 Eggs (large)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Red gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoon Blue gel food coloring
- 4 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 4 tablespoons Heavy cream
- Additional gel food coloring (for decoration)
- 0.5 cup Sprinkles or edible glitter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until fully combined but do not overmix.
Divide the batter equally into three bowls. Leave one bowl as is for the white layer. Add red gel food coloring to the second bowl and blue gel food coloring to the third bowl until vibrant colors are achieved.
Pour each batter into its prepared cake pan and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, while mixing on low speed.
Add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until your desired consistency is reached. Increase to medium-high speed and beat for 2-3 minutes until fluffy. If desired, tint portions of the frosting with additional gel food coloring for decoration.
Once the cakes have cooled, level the tops with a serrated knife if needed. Place the blue layer on a cake stand and spread an even layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the white layer and then the red layer. Frost the entire outside of the cake with a crumb coat and allow it to set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Apply a final layer of frosting, smoothing with an offset spatula. Use any reserved colored frosting to pipe fireworks designs, stars, or swirls on the top and sides of the cake.
Finish the cake by sprinkling edible glitter or sprinkles over your designs to mimic sparkling fireworks.
Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the frosting to set. Slice and enjoy your Fantastic Fireworks 4th of July Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7759 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 251.1 g | 322% | |
| Saturated Fat | 148.8 g | 744% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1346 mg | 449% | |
| Sodium | 2959 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1308.1 g | 476% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 1012.2 g | ||
| Protein | 71.2 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.6 mcg | 48% | |
| Calcium | 500 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 20.5 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 1100 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
