Name: Red White and Blue Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 boxes of French vanilla cake mix; 3 eggs; 1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter; 2 cups whole milk; Red and sky blue gel food coloring; Baking spray; Patriotic sprinkles; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 3-5 tbsp whole milk; 1 tsp vanilla

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I love easy recipes that look complicated. When I serve them, my guests are often wowed, wondering where I found the time and talent to make such a thing. This Red White and Blue Cake is one such recipe. Read on to find out the secret that makes this cake super simple. This cake can be served at any patriotic holiday like Memorial Day or the 4th of July. You can even change up the colors in the cake and tailor it to whatever occasion you are celebrating. For more dessert inspiration, check out these 4th of July Desserts and our 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats.

This Red White and Blue Cake looks complicated but it can be made with some easy shortcuts. It will impress your guests and can be served at any patriotic holiday like Memorial Day or the 4th of July.

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Why you'll love this patriotic cake
Ingredients
How to make Red White and Blue Cake recipe
Vanilla glaze ingredients
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Why you'll love this patriotic cake

So what is the secret that makes this red white blue cake easy peasy? Box cake mix! It is a great shortcut that you can use that still produces a yummy tasting cake. Be sure to also give our Red White and Blue Cookies with M&Ms a try.

Ingredients

vanilla cake mix
large eggs
unsalted sweet cream butter
whole milk
Red gel food color and sky blue gel food coloring
Baking spray
Patriotic sprinkles
powdered sugar
lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla

How to make Red White and Blue Cake recipe

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bundt pan with cooking spray and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, combine the cake mixes, eggs, butter and milk and mix on medium speed until fully combined, about 5 minutes.

Divide the batter into 3 bowls. Add red food coloring into one bowl and mix until combined. Add blue food coloring into the second bowl and mix until combined. Leave the third bowl white.

Using a spoon, scoop a spoonful of each color into the bundt pan, alternating between colors.

making red white and blue cake in a bundt pan

Using a knife, swirl the colors around a bit.

Once done, place into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove when a toothpick poked into the cake comes out clean.

Let the red white and blue cake cool completely in the bundt pan. Once cooled, place a serving plate on the top of the bundt pan and flip the pan over so that the cake can come out onto the plate.

Vanilla glaze ingredients

2 cups powder sugar
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3-5 tablespoon whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Combine all ingredients into a medium bowl and mix until smooth. Pour the glaze into a measuring cup like this one that has a spout for easy pouring. Pour the glaze evenly onto the cake. Sprinkle some patriotic sprinkles onto the glaze and let the glaze harden before serving.

This red white and blue cake will be a hit wherever you serve it. It would be a great dessert for a Memorial day or fourth of July gathering.

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This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

Frequently asked questions

I can't find vanilla cake mix. Can I use white cake mix instead?

Yes, you can. I prefer the flavor or vanilla, but white cake mix works too.

How do I store this fourth of July bundt cake?

You can store any leftover in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. I like to take it out 30 minutes before eating to allow the cake the reach room temperature.

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