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A glazed 4th of July Bundt cake with red, white, and blue marbled interior on a wooden outdoor table.
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4th of July Pound Cake

Celebrate Independence Day with this stunning, from-scratch red, white, and blue swirled 4th of July Pound Cake. It's buttery, dense, and perfectly topped with a sweet glaze and fresh summer berries!
Course Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine American
Keyword 4th of July Pound Cake, Patriotic cake Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 420kcal
Author C. Sophie

Equipment

  • 10-cup bundt pan
  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

Pound Cake Batter

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg whites room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon blue gel food coloring

Glaze and Toppings

  • 2 tablespoons patriotic sprinkles
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and generously grease a 10-cup bundt pan with baker's release.
  • In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the egg whites and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until a thick, dense pound cake batter forms.
  • Divide the batter evenly into three separate bowls. Color one bowl with red gel food coloring, one with blue gel food coloring, and leave the third white.
  • Dollop the red, white, and blue batters alternately into the prepared bundt pan. Use a knife to gently swirl the colors together, being careful not to over-mix into purple.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire cooling rack for 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a plate.
  • Whisk the powdered sugar with milk to create a bright white glaze, then drizzle over the completely cooled cake.
  • Top with patriotic sprinkles and serve alongside fresh strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream.

Notes

Nutritional Information :
  • calories:420
  • carbohydrates:58
  • protein:4
  • fat:19
  • saturated_fat:11
  • cholesterol:45
  • sodium:120
  • potassium:110
  • fiber:1
  • sugar:42
  • vitamin_a:650
  • vitamin_c:8
  • calcium:40
  • iron:1.5  
For the most vibrant patriotic swirl, use gel food coloring instead of liquid food coloring. Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing to achieve a smooth, bakery-style finish.