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Stars & Stripes Cake

Stars & Stripes Cake

Wow your guests with this Fourth of July party cake. Made with your favorite cake mix, taffy, vanilla frosting, blue sugar, and more, it's a true star of a cake.

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Stars & Stripes Cake
More for Parents
This recipe is best suited for parents to make on their own or with minimal help from kids.
Party Snacks
Try this recipe at your child's next party. Double the ingredients or divide them in half, depending on the size of your celebration.
Allergy Alert
This recipe contains one or more of the following common food allergens: dairy, nuts, soy, wheat, or eggs.

Servings: 16

Prep Time: 50 min.

Cook Time: 28-33 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 box (18.25 oz.) your favorite cake mix
  • 3 pieces white taffy (.55 oz. each) Air Head White Mystery
  • 2 cans (12 oz. each) whipped vanilla frosting
  • 1/2 cup blue decorating sugar
  • 3 packages yogurt-fruit leather (.8 oz. each) Yogos Rollers, cherry

Supplies

  • Two 8-in. round cake pans
  • Wax paper
  • 1 3/4-in. star cookie-cutter
  • Plastic resealable bag
Tip: Check your market for a package of plastic frosting bags. To fill one, fold the top half down, holding the bottom with one hand. With the other hand, and using a large spoon, scoop frosting into it. Unfold the bag. To use the bag, hold at the top and push down using a twisting motion. You may also want to experiment with a star tip by decorating a piece of cardboard.

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two 8-inch-round cake pans with wax paper. Grease and flour the pans. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean; 28 to 33 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes. Invert and cool completely.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, roll out the white pieces of taffy on a sheet of wax paper. Using a small 1 3/4-inch star cookie cutter, cut out the star shapes. Transfer the star shapes to another sheet of wax paper and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Spoon 1 cup of the vanilla frosting into a resealable bag. Trim the top of the cakes to make level. Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread some of the remaining vanilla frosting on top of the cake. Place the remaining cake layer on top, trimmed side down. Spread the remaining frosting over the cake to cover completely.

  4. Step 4

    Cut the yogurt and fruit leather into 4 1/2-inch-long strips. Press the strips vertically on the side of the cake, about 3/4 inch apart. Sprinkle the top of the cake, about 1/2 inch from the edge, with the blue sugar.

  5. Step 5

    Snip a 1/4-inch corner from the bag with the vanilla frosting. Pipe a decorative edge along the top edge of the cake. Arrange the white taffy stars on top of the blue sugar.

Nurtition Facts

  • Calories: 417
  • Total Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 41mg
  • Sodium: 255mg
  • Total Carbs: 69g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 59g
  • Protein: 3g
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