198009 401 Food & Drink Desserts Cakes true Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:04:18 -0700 /system/videos/0/09/80/19/198009.flv food, making, baking, cakes, sweets, desserts, fourth, july, 4th, independence How To Make a Flag Cake http://www.howcast.com/videos/198009-How-To-Make-a-Flag-Cake http://www.howcast.com/videos/198009-How-To-Make-a-Flag-Cake/edit approved 113 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=198009"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=198009" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 10 goluxx http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/198009/Goldstein_HTFlagCake_hd_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 1363 false false false 75912 1 36 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/198009/36.jpg Bake a sheet cake Bake a sheet cake using your favorite recipe or cake mix. While the cake bakes, hull and slice the strawberries, if you’re using them.

]]> 75913 2 45 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/198009/45.jpg Transfer cake When the cake is done and cooled, transfer it to your serving plate. Put wax or parchment paper under the edges of the cake to keep the plate clean of frosting.

]]> 75914 3 54 Tip Trim any raggedy edges with a serrated knife.

]]> 75915 4 57 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/198009/57.jpg Apply frosting Using a spatula, frost the cake with vanilla or cream cheese frosting, real whipped cream, or whipped topping. Save enough frosting to fill a large pastry bag fitted with a star tip.

]]> 75916 5 69 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/198009/69.jpg Outline the flag Outline the pattern of the American flag on the cake using a toothpick.

]]> 75917 6 75 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/198009/75.jpg Fill in the stars Fill in the upper left-hand corner “star” section with a layer of blueberries.

]]> 75918 7 81 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/198009/81.jpg Start the stripes Place a row of raspberries or sliced strawberries across the upper edge of the cake to form the first red stripe.

]]> 75919 8 88 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/198009/88.jpg Pipe stars Pipe a row of stars below the red berries to form the first white stripe.

]]> 75920 9 94 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/198009/94.jpg Repeat Repeat until you have seven red and six white stripes. Serve or refrigerate.

]]> 75921 10 100 Fact In the 1700s, July 4th was celebrated with an Independence Cake, made with wine, brandy, nutmeg, cinnamon, and raisins.

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