22 Fourth of July Cakes Worth Celebrating (2024)

American Flag Cake

Bake the red, white, and blue right into a deliciously moist and patriotic cake! "Absolute best show-stopping cake I have ever served," says reviewer minaayindra. "My guests were so impressed that they didn't want to cut into it — but they did and the taste was superb! Moist, colorful, and just extraordinary for a patriotic holiday."

Fresh Strawberry Upside Down Cake

Put fresh summer strawberries on display with this beautiful upside down cake. Reviewer homeschooler3 says, "This was so easy, about as easy as it gets and super delicious!"

Heirloom Blueberry Cake

Not only do blueberries give fresh summertime flavor to this cake, but they also give a burst of patriotic color. "Basically dump everything in a bowl and mix. How easy is that?" says reviewer naples34102. "Great cake, moist and pleasantly spiced with cinnamon, with no shortage of blueberries for sure."

Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake

Use boxed cake mix to cut down on prep time for this easy and festive strawberry shortcake for a crowd. Reviewer hstan says, "I took someone's advice who reviewed this cake as well and added a packet of instant vanilla pudding to the whipped topping. Definitely gave it a better taste and firmer texture."

No-Bake Cheesecake Flag Cake

No-bake desserts are summertime go-tos when we're all trying our best to stay cool. Chef John says, "That you can make this lovely, sweet treat without turning on the oven is probably enough of a reason to give this serious consideration. Besides the taste and light mousse-like texture, I think your guests will enjoy the iconic stars and stripes design provided by the fresh blueberries and strawberries. USA! USA! USA!"

Red, White, and Blueberry Cheesecake Pie

This recipe uses phyllo dough for a light and flaky crust. Blueberries and strawberry jelly lend patriotic colors. "This cheesecake presents and eats beautifully," says reviewer MOLLE888.

Perfumed Coconut Cake

This classic coconut is an aromatic delight, with sweet coconut in every bite. Reviewer Amber Fischer says, "This is by far the best coconut cake I have ever made or tasted. It got rave reviews and recipe requests with our small group Bible study last night."

Cheesecake in a Jar

Cheesecake that's no bake and no slice, too? Sounds like a recipe meant for summer entertaining! This no-bake cheesecake features strawberries, but you can mix up the berries to get a more patriotic effect, if you like!

Surprise Inside Independence Cake

"I made this cake on election night and it turned out perfect," says reviewer HoosierMama. "Perfectly moist, delicious, and beautiful too...I plan to adapt the colors for all sorts of celebrations."

Fruit Galore Sponge Cake

This stunning cake can be made with any combination of fruits. Recipe creator says, "If you have some fruit you want to use up, and you don't have all that much time, this recipe is perfect! Especially on a summer day, this is a great dessert after a BBQ."

Independence Day Cupcakes

This light and fluffy cupcake is made with vanilla pudding for the perfect summertime treat. "So much better than store bought and very easy," says reviewer Life Tastes Good.

Red, White, and Blue Dump Cake

Recipe creator describes this cake as, "A summer holiday dump cake that is easy to make, delicious to eat, and there is only one pan to clean! Perfect for the 4th of July! Serve with whipped topping." Strawberry pie filling and frozen blueberries add the red and blue to this white cake.

Fresh Cherry Shortcake

"I had a big bag of fresh Bing cherries and wanted a fresh and different dessert for the July 4th weekend. Integrating unique spices, this twist on the traditional shortcake dessert is delish," says recipe creator mkecupcakequeen. Cinnamon and cardamom give a unique spicy flavor to this summertime cake.

Easy No-Bake Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Combine store-bought ingredients like angel food cake and strawberry ice cream to create a stunningly easy no-bake cake that everyone is sure to love.

Cream Tart Number Cake

Customize this delicious cake for the Fourth of July by using a number 4 and decorating with red and blue berries, edible flowers, and white cream.

All-American Flag Cake

Strawberry Jell-O and a box of cake mix create a very patriotic, and very easy, cake.

Banana Split Cake I

Take an all-American banana split sundae, but make it a cake! Reviewers love this showstopper: "My family has been making this for years and we LOVE it!" says reviewer DIVER3DOWN.

Strawberry Cream Roll

Reviewer lorifunk says this roll cake is "light and refreshing perfect for a warm summer evening." It's truly a perfect summer dessert and if you want to introduce some blue for the Fourth, simply add some blueberries to the mix!

Triple Berry Cheesecake Poke Cake

Be the star of the potluck with this decadent summer poke cake! The triple berry filling contrasts nicely with the creamy condensed milk cheesecake topping. Guests will rave about this one -- just forget to mention it starts with a box mix!

Ruby's Strawberry Jell-O® Flan Cake

Perhaps the coolest, jiggliest cake of the bunch, this Jell-O cake seems made for summer. Using strawberry cake mix and strawberry Jell-O for the layers, you could easily switch to a berry blue Jell-O for the topping if you want a red, white, and blue effect!

Saskatoon Berry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake

"I made it exact to the recipe — including the sugar as these berries are not naturally that sweet on their own, says one Allrecipes member. "I used fresh squeezed lemon which adds brightness, tartness and enhances the Berry flavour! It turned out incredibly well and was simple to make."

Simple White Cake

"Simple and versatile cake that is delicious," raves one Allrecipes member. "I followed the recipe exactly (except for salted butter). "I usually make blueberry or strawberry sauce to put on top."

More Inspiration

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