Fourth of July Layer Cake

Name: Fourth of July Layer Cake
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 11.25 oz all-purpose flour ((2 1/2 cups)); 10.5 oz granulated sugar ((1 1/2 cups)); 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 8 fl oz vegetable oil ((1 cup)); 12 fl oz buttermilk ((1 1/2 cups)); 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp red gel food coloring (I like Super Red from Americolor); 1 tsp white vinegar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp blue gel food coloring (I like Americolor brand); 6 fl oz pasteurized liquid egg whites ((3/4 cup)); 24 oz powdered sugar ((6 cups)); ½ tsp salt; 24 oz unsalted butter ((6 sticks, or 3 cups), at room temperature); 2 tbsp vanilla extract; 1-2 tsp LorAnn Cream Cheese Icing Super Strength flavoring (optional); Assorted candies (gumballs, lollipops, rock candy, or anything else!)

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:40min

Celebrate Independence Day with a bang by making this Fourth of July Layer Cake! Four tall layers of red and blue velvet cake are finished with silky-smooth buttercream and a fun assortment of red, white, and blue candy on top. It's the perfect party cake!

Updated at: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:29:52 GMT