4th of July Flag Cake

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Family favorite for 4th of July barbecues. The combination of fresh berries and creamy vanilla pudding mix makes for a wonderful refreshing dessert.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 9x12-inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 ½ cups cold milk

  • 1 (5.1 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1 ½ cups frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 4 cups fresh blueberries

  • 2 cups fresh raspberries

  • 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Directions

  1. Beat cold milk and instant pudding in a bowl until no lumps remain. Beat cream cheese in a separate bowl until creamy. Gradually add in milk-pudding mixture and mix until smooth. Mix in whipped topping.

  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until crumbs are completely moistened. Spread into a 9x13-inch baking dish and push down to create an even crust.

  3. Set aside 45 blueberries and 60 raspberries for topping. Mix remaining blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries together in a bowl and pour on top of the graham cracker crust. Spread pudding mixture evenly over the berries, making the top as smooth as possible. Top with reserved blueberries and raspberries to make a flag design.

    4th of July Flag Cake

Cook's Note:

This makes a pretty thick crust but the amounts of graham cracker and butter can be altered if you would like thicker or thinner crust. Also you may use more butter if graham crackers are too dry.

If you have any leftover pudding mixture and berries it is great to just eat as a pudding dessert with berries on top. I always double the recipe and make 2 desserts as it goes quick. Have fun creating other designs on the top for other special occasions too.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

244 Calories
14g Fat
29g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 244
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 244mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 167mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.