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Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Bundt Cake Recipe

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Celebrate your next gathering with this vibrant Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Bundt Cake. Featuring a light and fluffy white cake base enhanced with instant pudding mix and fizzy Sprite, this cake is divided into three colorful layers—red, white, and blue—to create a stunning visual effect. Topped with a simple powdered sugar glaze and festive sprinkles, it’s a perfect patriotic dessert that’s as delicious as it is eye-catching.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 15 oz box white cake mix
  • 3.4 oz box instant pudding mix (vanilla, white chocolate, or cheesecake flavor)
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 oz Sprite (or another lemon-lime soda)
  • Red food coloring
  • Blue food coloring

Icing

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-4 tablespoons Sprite
  • Red, white, and blue sprinkles for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 10-cup bundt pan thoroughly with nonstick spray, then lightly dust it with flour to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients and egg whites: In a large bowl or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add the white cake mix, instant pudding mix, and egg whites. Whisk them together until well combined.
  3. Add the oil: Stir in the vegetable oil until the batter is uniformly mixed.
  4. Incorporate the soda: Slowly pour in the Sprite while mixing on low speed or stirring gently until the batter becomes smooth and well blended.
  5. Divide and color the batter: Split the batter evenly into three separate bowls. Add red food coloring to one bowl, blue food coloring to another, and leave the third plain white.
  6. Layer the batter in the pan: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, spoon the colored batters alternately into the prepared bundt pan. Try to place different colors next to each other for a vibrant layered effect.
  7. Bake the cake: Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the thickest part of the cake comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake: Remove the bundt pan from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Then carefully invert the cake onto a cooling rack, plate, or cake pan and let it cool completely for about 40 minutes before adding icing.
  9. Prepare the icing: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of Sprite in a bowl. Adjust the consistency by adding more Sprite or powdered sugar as needed until thick but pourable.
  10. Ice the cake: Pour the icing evenly over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip over the sides.
  11. Add sprinkles: Decorate the iced cake with red, white, and blue sprinkles immediately for a festive touch.
  12. Set and serve: Let the icing set before slicing the cake. Serve and enjoy your patriotic dessert.

Notes

  • For the best color results, use gel-based food coloring that won’t thin the batter.
  • If you prefer, substitute Sprite with any lemon-lime soda or sparkling water for a lighter flavor.
  • Be careful while inverting the cake to avoid cracking the delicate layers.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • Make sure the cake is completely cooled before icing to prevent the glaze from melting.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/red-white-and-blue-patriotic-bundt-cake-recipe/