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Cozy July Fourth Dessert

A delightful layered dessert with fluffy vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream, perfect for summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake and Berries
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix Follow package directions for preparation.
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Ensure they are fresh and thoroughly washed.
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries Use whole blueberries directly from the container.
  • 1 cup whipped cream For topping.
  • to taste red, white, and blue sprinkles Optional, for decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven as per the directions on the box of your vanilla cake mix. Prepare your baking dish according to the instructions.
  2. Mix the cake ingredients as directed on the box and pour the batter into the prepared dish.
  3. Bake until golden, typically around 25-30 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the center.
  4. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. While the cake is cooling, wash and chop your strawberries. Keep the blueberries whole.
Assembling
  1. Once the cake has cooled, cut it into squares or rectangular pieces.
  2. Layer in a serving bowl or dish: Place a layer of cake, followed by a layer of whipped cream, and then sprinkle with strawberries and blueberries. Repeat this process until all ingredients are used up.
  3. If desired, add red, white, and blue sprinkles on the top layer.
Chill & Serve
  1. Let the assembled dessert chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For variations, consider swapping the vanilla cake mix for chocolate cake mix. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.