How Do You Make An American Flag Cake?
• Make the cake following the package directions. • Pour the cake mix into a lined 9 x 13″ baking dish. Place in the oven and bake according to the package instructions. • Remove the cake from the oven. Leave to cool for 15 minutes in the baking dish. After 15 minutes, turn the cake out into a cake serving platter and leave to cool completely. • Once cooled, place the cake in the freezer. • Make the frosting. Beat together the cream cheese, whipped topping and powdered sugar. Once smooth, the frosting is ready and it is time to remove the cake from the freezer to add the frosting. • Spread the frosting across the entire cake, down to the edges on the plate. At this stage, assess whether or not the berries will stay on the frosting, or are at risk of sliding off. If the frosting seems too runny, remove any berries already added, and place the cake back in the freezer for another 15-45 minutes. • Prepare the berries. Wash the blueberries and set them aside to dry on a cooling rack or on
