The 4th of July is right around the corner and I am sure many of you are having parties, or going to a party. There are so many fun activities that surround this holiday, parades, sparklers, cookouts, fireworks, smores, etc. You really cannot go wrong on this day!
So why not impress your guests or hosts with this easy to make cake for the 4th!
Here is the recipe:
Cake:
3/4 cup sour cream
4 eggs
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
pinch salt
zest of 1 lemon
3/4 cup canola oil
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13” glass baking dish and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, eggs, and sugar. Stir in the flour and baking powder, salt, and zest, mixing just until combined. Add the oil, and fold in until the batter is smooth.
Pour into the baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The top will be a very light golden brown. Set aside and allow the cake to cool completely.
Topping:
1 8 oz. package Neufchatel or cream cheese, room temperature
4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Using a beater, or the paddle attachment in your stand mixer, whip together the cream cheese and butter. Add in the powdered sugar and lemon juice. When the batter is smooth, and the vanilla and beat a few seconds more.
How To Assemble:
Once the cake is completely cooled, frost it directly in the dish. Add rows of whole blueberries for the stars, and rows of overlapping sliced strawberries for the stripes. Keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Recipe from: http://blogs.babble.com
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