Description
Indulge in the festive spirit of summer with these delightful Red, White, and Blue Mini Cakes! Perfect for BBQs, Fourth of July celebrations, or family gatherings, these charming mini cakes are not only visually stunning but also a treat for the taste buds. Each cake features fluffy vanilla layers showcasing vibrant red and blue colors topped with creamy frosting and playful sprinkles. Easy to prepare and fun to decorate, they make an excellent project for kids or a sweet addition to any dessert table. Celebrate your summer occasions with these adorable mini cakes that are sure to impress guests of all ages!
Ingredients
Scale
- Nonstick spray
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients as directed: eggs, oil)
- Red and blue food coloring
- 2 containers vanilla or white frosting
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray three 9-inch cake pans with nonstick spray and lightly coat with flour.
- Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to package directions using egg whites for a whiter batter.
- Divide batter into three bowls; color one red and the other blue using food coloring.
- Pour each colored batter into prepared pans and bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool slightly in pans before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Cut out 2.5-inch circles from each cooled layer using a circle cutter.
- Stack layers by frosting between each circle—blue on the bottom, white in the middle, and red on top—then frost the outside.
- Decorate with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg