Our Most Patriotic Fourth of July Cake Recipes

Updated on Apr. 30, 2024

These Fourth of July cake recipes are more dazzling than any fireworks show!

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Triple Berry No-Bake Cheesecake

I’ve made many cheesecakes and enjoy them all, but they’re usually time-consuming. When I first tried this recipe, my husband said it was better than the baked ones, and that was a big plus for me! —Joyce Mummau, Baltimore, Maryland

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Patchwork Quilt Cake

Total Time 1 hour 35 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This cake has a great homemade flavor and tender crumb. Be sure to pile on the buttery frosting, which adds a burst of vanilla. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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New York Cheesecake with Shortbread Crust

Total Time 2 hours 20 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Light, creamy and smooth, this traditional New York cheesecake will melt in your mouth. It is made with a shortbread crust and topped with a triple berry sauce. The recipe takes time but is not hard. It is well worth the effort. —Karen Nielson, St. George, Utah
4/24

Red, White & Blueberry Poke Cake

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: A sweet treat in the summer, this patriotic poke cake with dazzling red and blue stripes is a fun one to make with the kids. —Elisabeth Schulz, Blossvale, New York
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Honey Berry Sheet Cake

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I adapted a traditional honey cake recipe for this dessert. I wanted something that would show off all our amazing local honey as well as tasty summer berries. This also works perfectly as a Fourth of July cake, with the blueberries in the top corner and the raspberries in stripes—you wouldn’t need as many blueberries, but you would need more raspberries. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
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Berries & Cream Torte

Total Time 50 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: It's so easy to see why this fruity dessert always impresses dinner guests. I sometimes substitute the berries with sliced bananas.—Tina Sawchuk, Ardmore, Alberta

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No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake

Total Time 15 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: When I worked full time and needed a quick dessert to take to a potluck or a friend's home, this pie was always the answer. You can substitute a graham cracker crust or use another type of fruit pie filling for a change of pace. Even the chilling time is flexible if you're in a big hurry. —Mary Smith, Bradenton, Florida

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Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake

Total Time 1 hour 30 min
Servings 24 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me over to taste her latest masterpiece. This cake is a tribute to her. —Kristin Bowers, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
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Red, White ‘n’ Blue Torte

Total Time 10 min
Servings 8 pieces
From the Recipe Creator: My guests see fireworks when I turn a frozen pound cake into a patriotic pleaser! Assemble this tempting torte early in the day and keep it in the refrigerator until it's time for dessert. —Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington
10/24

Coconut-Lemon Ice Cream Cake

Total Time 30 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I developed this cool treat because I wanted to find a new use for cream of coconut. The sweet coconut combines beautifully with the tart lemon juice, and the streusel adds a nice crunch. Look for cream of coconut in the cocktail mixer section of your grocery store. —Janet Gill, Canton, Ohio
11/24

Flag Cake

Total Time 2 hours 5 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Get ready to hear oohs and aahs! This stars-and-stripes cake is sure to light up your Fourth of July party or other patriotic celebration. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Red Velvet Pound Cake

Total Time 1 hour 40 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This delicious red velvet pound cake is the perfect combination of flavors. Make sure the cake has cooled before icing it; for extra crunch sprinkle some roasted pecans on top. —Robin Smith, Old Fort, North Carolina
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Grilled Angel Food Cake with Strawberries

Total Time 15 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: One night I goofed, accidentally using the balsamic butter I save for grilling chicken on my pound cake. What a delicious mistake that my entire family loved! For a patriotic look, add a drizzle of blueberry syrup. —Tammy Hathaway, Freeman Twp, Maine
14/24

Blueberry Upside-Down Cake

Total Time 50 min
Servings 9 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This blueberry upside-down cake is a family favorite when blueberries are in season. It’s also delicious served with vanilla ice cream. —Charlotte Harrison, North Providence, Rhode Island
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Strawberry Ladyfinger Icebox Cake

Total Time 35 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This cake is inventive and yet familiar. Be sure to use a springform pan so you can easily remove it from the cake. If it breaks while you're transferring it to the serving plate, just push the pieces back together, pressing gently. —Stella Ohanian, Porter Ranch, California

Chantilly Cake

Although it may look complex, Chantilly cake is surprisingly easy and fun to put together. Fill it with plenty of fresh berries to give it Fourth of July flair. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Red Velvet Crepe Cakes

Total Time 1 hour 40 min
Servings 2 crepe cakes (8 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator: It's well worth the time to make this beautiful and delicious cake. Each moist layer is separated by a rich and creamy filling. Treat your family on special occasions with this cake. —Crystal Heaton, Alton, Utah

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White Texas Sheet Cake

Total Time 40 min
Servings 20 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This cake gets better the longer it sits, so I try to make it a day ahead. My mother-in-law introduced this deliciously rich sheet cake to me. With its creamy frosting and light almond flavor, no one can stop at just one piece! —Joanie Ward, Brownsburg, Indiana

19/24

Red Velvet Cheesecake

Total Time 1 hour 30 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Festive and oh, so good, this cheesecake will become a fixture on your Christmas dessert menu. The red velvet filling is spiked with cocoa, topped with cream cheese frosting and baked in a chocolate cookie crumb crust. —Karen Dively, Chapin, South Carolina
20/24

Mixed Berry Shortcake

Total Time 40 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This strawberry blueberry shortcake recipe looks so pretty served in parfait glasses. Sweet berries and a cool custard sauce are layered between tender cubes of homemade shortcake. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Favorite Coconut Cake

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: When I need an impressive dessert for a special occasion, this is the recipe I turn to. My guests are glad I do! —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
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Whipped Cream Pound Cake

Total Time 1 hour 25 min
Servings 2 cakes (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator: This Whipping Cream Pound Cake recipe never lasts long at family gatherings. Slices taste terrific whether served alone or topped with fresh fruit. —Shirley Tincher, Zanesville, Ohio
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Blueberry Pudding Cake

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 9 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My father-in-law has a number of blueberry bushes near his house, so I have an abundant supply every year. I’m always looking for new ways to use them. This blueberry pudding cake is one of my latest creations. —Jan Bamford, Sedgwick, Maine
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Strawberry Shortcake

Total Time 45 min
Servings 9 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I grew up helping my mom make a lot in our farmhouse kitchen; strawberry shortcakes, roasts, soups and pies. This sunny strawberry shortcake recipe brings back memories of family summers on the farm. —Janet Becker, Anacortes, Washington