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a slice of red white and blue layer cake on a small white plate
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5 from 2 votes

Red, White and Blue Layered Cake

A sweet treat perfect for the 4th of July, this pretty red white & blue layered cake features fluffy vanilla cake liberally frosted with sweet vanilla buttercream frosting.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 774kcal

Ingredients

For The Cake

  • 1 8.25 ounce package Funfetti Aqua Blue cake mix prepared to package instructions for 8-inch pan
  • 1 8.25 ounce package Funfetti Radiat Red cake mix prepared to package instructions for 8-inch pan
  • 1 15.25 ounce box white cake mix prepared to package instructions for 8-inch pan

For The Icing

  • 1 8 ounce packages cream cheese
  • 1 cups butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  • Bake cakes according to package directions in 8 or 9-inch pans. Allow to cool completely and remove from pans.
  • Using a mixer, cream together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in the powdered sugar and then add in the vanilla.
  • Spread out cream cheese frosting over the first cake layer and then stack another layer on top of that one. Add icing and add the final layer of cake. Finish off with frosting on the top layer and around the entire cake.
  • Top with sprinkles for a festive finish.

Notes

If you can't find the colored cake mixes (they're seasonal, and not guaranteed to be stocked everywhere)- just sub white cake mix & color with food coloring.

Nutrition

Calories: 774kcal | Carbohydrates: 145g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1032mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 94g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 2.5mg