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This patriotic-themed cake makes a stunningly delicious centerpiece on any summer celebration table. To honor our troops, pass it along to all your family and friends! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 438 calories, 18 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 81 mg cholesterol, 363 mg sodium, 67 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Flag Cake in Taste of Home USO Flag Cake Campaign
Making GelatinWhen making gelatin, stir the powder and hot liquid with a slotted spoon. This keeps clumps of powder from sticking to the sides of the dish. —Jeanette S., Erie, Pennsylvania
When making gelatin, stir the powder and hot liquid with a slotted spoon. This keeps clumps of powder from sticking to the sides of the dish. —Jeanette S., Erie, Pennsylvania
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Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
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Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2011 by 65frd
Made it for our son's birthday and our granddaughter's birthday (the same day 7/2). Agree it was a lot of work but was very fun to do as a one time project and a nice surprise for the for our get together. (The white 'piped' stars did not hold their shape, must have been to thin or the day must have been too hot)
Reviewed on Jul. 06, 2011 by heartlandmom
This cake is stunningly beautiful, and I love that Taste of Home is making the donations to USO. But I must say, the flavor of the cake is only so-so and the texture a little heavy. Like others, I did not like the artificial flavor of the Jello. I used as little of it as possible, just enough to hold the fruit together and add some color. If I made again, I might try using blueberry and strawberry jelly instead for a more natural flavor, or just use the fruit alone.
Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2011 by muffinmonster
Great idea. In a million years I couldn't have come up with such a cool idea!
Reviewed on Jul. 04, 2011 by rwilliams9041
This was really impressive at our party today! Yes...a little work but well worth it! The cake tasted great and the frosting turned out perfect!
Reviewed on Jul. 04, 2011 by lurky27
This is a fun dessert to make for a special day, like Independence Day! Takes some time, but worth the effort!~ Theresa
This is a fun dessert to make for a special day, like Independence Day! Takes some time, but worth the effort!
~ Theresa
Reviewed on Jul. 04, 2011 by sharmaryar
This cake is great to look at for presentation sake. However, the amount of time it took to make it compared to the quality of tasteful pleasures.....not so much. It was a disappointment as far as the taste went with the whole group of folks I shared it with. I won't be making this again. It would be better if the flag display was over a cheesecake version instead of a boring cake and finicky frosting. BTW- it's kind of strange that the creators of this design didn't incorporate some stars over the blue section......
Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2011 by SJS9
This cake was way too much trouble. The icing came out too runny to make stars. By the time you get done you have 5 dirty bowls. I ended up using a can of icing and piped stars over the original stripes that the recipe called for to make it presentable for a function for the 4th.SJS9
Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2011 by theirmom99
turned out beautiful, worth the effort
Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2011 by Nansept
Although it is a time consuming recipe it is very impressive when finished.I just made it today and it took me so much time unless it is delicious I will probably pass up making it again.
Although it is a time consuming recipe it is very impressive when finished.
I just made it today and it took me so much time unless it is delicious I will probably pass up making it again.
Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2011 by mom2tornadotwins
This was a great hit even at my pre-4th party
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