July 4th cake
A classic July 4th cake with patriotic colors and festive flavors, perfect for summer celebrations.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour your cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add milk and mix until smooth batter forms.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool completely before frosting and decorating.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best results. Decorate with red, white, and blue icing for a festive appearance.