Celebrate the Fourth of July in a healthy and festive way with this delicious flag cake recipe! Made with fresh fruits and a light and fluffy cake, this dessert is perfect for any Independence Day gathering. Not only is it visually stunning, but it's also a guilt-free treat that everyone can enjoy.
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With this healthy 4th of July flag cake, you can indulge in a sweet treat without compromising your healthy eating habits. The combination of fresh fruits and light yogurt mixture makes for a refreshing and guilt-free dessert that is perfect for any celebration. Plus, the vibrant colors and design make for a stunning centerpiece on your holiday table. Give this recipe a try and impress your guests with both the taste and presentation!
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<h1>Healthy 4th of July Flag Cake Recipe</h1>
<intro>Celebrate the Fourth of July in a healthy and festive way with this delicious flag cake recipe! Made with fresh fruits and a light and fluffy cake, this dessert is perfect for any Independence Day gathering. Not only is it visually stunning, but it's also a guilt-free treat that everyone can enjoy.</intro>
<h2>Ingredients:</h2>
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<li>1 box of <b>white cake mix</b> (or you can use your favorite homemade recipe)</li>
<li><b>Red food coloring</b></li>
<li><b>Blue food coloring</b></li>
<li>1 cup of <b>low-fat Greek yogurt</b></li>
<li>1 cup of <b>fresh blueberries</b></li>
<li>1 cup of <b>fresh strawberries</b></li>
<li>1 cup of <b>fresh raspberries</b></li>
<li>1 cup of <b>low-fat cream cheese</b></li>
<li>1/2 cup of <b>powdered sugar</b></li>
<li>1 tsp of <b>vanilla extract</b></li>
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<h3>Instructions:</h3>
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<li>Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions. Once mixed, divide the batter into three separate bowls.</li>
<li>In one bowl, add several drops of <b>red food coloring</b> and mix until the desired shade is achieved. In another bowl, add <b>blue food coloring</b> and mix until the desired shade is achieved. Leave the third bowl of batter as is.</li>
<li>Pour each batter into separate greased round cake pans and bake according to package instructions. Once done, let the cakes cool completely.</li>
<li>In a mixing bowl, combine the <b>Greek yogurt, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract</b>. Mix until well combined and smooth.</li>
<li>On a large serving platter, place the <b>blue cake layer</b> in the top left corner. Spread a thin layer of the yogurt mixture on top.</li>
<li>Next, add the <b>white cake layer</b> on the bottom half of the platter. Spread a thin layer of the yogurt mixture on top.</li>
<li>Finally, add the <b>red cake layer</b> on the remaining space on the platter. Spread a thin layer of the yogurt mixture on top.</li>
<li>Use the fresh <b>blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries</b> to create the stars and stripes of the American flag on top of the cake. Serve and enjoy!</li>
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<p>With this healthy 4th of July flag cake, you can indulge in a sweet treat without compromising your healthy eating habits. The combination of fresh fruits and light yogurt mixture makes for a refreshing and guilt-free dessert that is perfect for any celebration. Plus, the vibrant colors and design make for a stunning centerpiece on your holiday table. Give this recipe a try and impress your guests with both the taste and presentation!</p>
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