Flag Cakes to Make for the 4th of July

If you have found yourself searching for cute (but not difficult) 4th of July dessert, these flag cakes should be on the top of your list.

I love the how these red, white, and blue cakes are obviously patriotic and right on theme for your 4th of July party.

Most of the flag cakes I've seen are in sheet cake form which just makes sense (the flag is a rectangle after all). This one from Once Upon a Chef is a yellow cake iced with cream cheese frosting. That combo will please a crowd I'm sure of it.

This flag cake recipe from Well Plated includes healthy swaps like wheat flour and greek yogurt while still promising to taste rich and decadent. I think I was sold at the heart shaped strawberries that make up the red stripes.

Go vertical with your flag cake with this recipe and how-to from Baking with Blondie. If the top of the cake isn't cute enough, check out the flag baked right into the actual cake layers.

If you're a bundt cake person, this Patriotic Bundt Cake recipe is full of color! Make this and I bet it will be the star of the dessert table.

You know I love easy desserts so I'm all about making a flag "cake" using cupcakes. This American Flag Cupcake Cake look easy enough for the kids to help put together.

What to Consider Before Making a Flag Cake

Before you run out to the market for all the ingredients, here are a couple things to consider about making flag cakes.

Will you be transporting your cake? If so, a sheet cake design might be easiest
If you choose a flag cake recipe that includes fresh fruit on the top, you should wait to add the berries until close to serving time. This will ensure your berries don't get mushy and the juices don't run into your icing
Your flag cake most likely will call for food coloring. If you want to use an all-natural option (like these), you might have to order those ahead of time.