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4th of July Flag Cake Charcuterie Board Recipe

Celebrate Independence Day with this stunning 4th of July Flag Cake Charcuterie Board Recipe that combines the best of cake and charcuterie in one patriotic display. Perfect for gatherings, this creative dessert board features a vanilla sheet cake base decorated like the American flag, surrounded by an assortment of red, white, and blue treats.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 420kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup red candy melts
  • 1 cup blue candy melts
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt-covered pretzels
  • 1 cup red licorice twists
  • 1 cup white chocolate-covered almonds
  • 1 cup blue rock candy
  • 1 container (16 oz) whipped cream cheese frosting
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • Prep the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12x18-inch sheet pan and line it with parchment paper.
  • Make the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Bake the Cake: Pour batter into the prepared sheet pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan.
  • Prepare Decorations: While the cake cools, melt red and blue candy melts separately according to package instructions. Spread on parchment paper in thin layers, let harden, then break into irregular pieces for the charcuterie board.
  • Assemble the Flag Cake: Once cooled, transfer the cake to a large serving board. Spread whipped cream cheese frosting evenly over the cake. Arrange strawberry slices in horizontal rows for the red stripes. Create a blue rectangle in the top left corner with blueberries for the star field.
  • Arrange Charcuterie Elements: Around the flag cake, arrange white chocolate chips, red candy pieces, blue candy pieces, mini marshmallows, yogurt-covered pretzels, licorice twists, chocolate-covered almonds, and rock candy in clusters. Fill gaps with raspberries and additional berries.
  • Final Touches: Dust the entire board lightly with powdered sugar and sprinkle lemon zest over the blueberry section for a pop of color. Serve immediately with small plates and serving utensils.

Notes

Pro Tips: Chill the cake layers before assembling to make slicing easier. Use a serrated knife for clean cake cuts. Arrange the charcuterie elements just before serving to keep everything fresh. For extra sparkle, add edible gold or silver stars. Storage: Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate if your area is humid. Variations: Swap vanilla cake for funfetti or strawberry cake. Use different berries like blackberries or raspberries for variety. Add marshmallow fluff or whipped cream for extra texture.