Red White and Blue Cake (Firecracker Cake Recipe!)
Celebrate festive occasions with this vibrant Red White and Blue Cake (Firecracker Cake Recipe!) that dazzles not only with its striking colors but also its delightful flavor. Perfect for gatherings like the 4th of July, this easy-to-make dessert combines layers of colorful batter infused with soda for a unique texture and moisture. With minimal effort required, you can create a stunning centerpiece that will impress your guests and add joy to any celebration. Plus, it’s a fun activity for kids to help with mixing colors and decorating!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz white cake mix
- 3.4 oz instant pudding mix (vanilla or cheesecake flavor)
- 4 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz lemon-lime soda (like Sprite)
- Red food coloring
- Blue food coloring
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a Bundt pan.
- In a bowl or mixer, combine cake mix, pudding mix, and egg whites; beat in vegetable oil.
- Gradually add soda until smooth.
- Divide batter into three bowls; tint one red, one blue, and leave one plain.
- Alternate scoops of each color into the Bundt pan to create a layered effect.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for at least 20 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and soda for icing; drizzle over cooled cake and top with sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg