Your Friends Will Freak Over This Epic 9-Layer Red, White and Blue Cake Recipe

4th of July is no ordinary holiday, so to celebrate America’s birthday, we would never create anything less than an extraordinary cake. We combined all of the patriotic elements with a shocking nine cake layers to create the most patriotic cake ever made. Keep reading for the deets!
Ingredients:
– 4 boxes Miss Jones Organic Vanilla Cake Mix
– 4 jars Miss Jones Organic Vanilla Frosting
– 12 eggs
– 2 cups water
– 2 cups oil
– red and blue food coloring
– assorted sprinkles
– sparkler toppers
Equipment:
– three 6-inch cake pans
– three 8-inch cake pans
– three 10-inch cake pans
– one 16-inch piping bag
Instructions:
1. Mix together cake mix, eggs, water, and oil in a very large bowl.
2. Divide batter between nine bowls in the following proportions: 270 grams for the 6-inch cake layers, 360 grams for the 8-inch cake layers, 450 grams for the 10-inch cake layers.
3. Ombre tint each set of layers in red, white and blue.
4. Pour each color into the correct size pan and bake cakes according to package directions. Let cool completely before frosting.
5. Place the darkest red cake layer on a plate and pipe a layer of frosting on top. Gently use a knife or offset spatula to smooth the layer. Top with the next layer of red and repeat until all nine layers have been frosted in a red, white, and blue rainbow.
6. Decorate with sprinkles, candles, sparklers, or flags and enjoy!
Mix cake mix, eggs, water and oil in a very large bowl.
Divide batter between nine bowls in the following proportions: 270 grams for the 6-inch cake layers, 360 grams for the 8-inchcake layers, 450 grams for the 10-inch cake layers. Ombre tint each set of layers in red, white and blue.
Pour each color into the correct size pan and bake cakes according to package directions. Let cool completely before frosting.
Place the darkest red cake layer on a plate and pipe a layer of frosting on top. Gently use a knife or offset spatula to smooth the layer. Top with the next layer and repeat until all nine layers have been frosted.
Now that’s what we call a cake!
Decorate with sprinkles, candles, sparklers, or flags and enjoy!
What are your favorite 4th of July desserts? Let us know in the comments section below!
Back in January, we introduced you to a feel-good cause to inspire your New Year's resolution: a walking challenge to help raise funds for the amazing cancer fighters at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I took part in the challenge with the Brit + Co team and ended up walking 105+ miles in January — it was awesome.
This spring, there's a new challenge on the horizon, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Big Climb. The ask: On May 15, 2021, you can step up to take cancer down by committing to climb 1,311 steps, walking 3.2 miles, or doing 440 chair step-ups at home as part of the Big Climb. If you need some motivation to bring movement back into your daily routine — look no further!
As always, it's free to sign up, but climbers are encouraged to set a fundraising goal to help beat cancer. We'll be organizing another Brit + Co team to step up, and I hope you'll join us too! Keep scrolling for a peek at where I'll be completing the challenge in my Los Angeles neighborhood around the hidden Silver Lake Stairs. Happy climbing!
Never underestimate the power of an accountability buddy! I asked my in-laws, my partner, and a few friends to join me so we can keep each other motivated and accountable in completing the challenge — virtual high-fives all around! Also, my dog Fox is a great climber, too.
An aesthetically pleasing backdrop is a huge motivator for me! I'm fortunate to have all sorts of painted steps around my neighborhood to keep the challenge interesting, but you can also keep cool inside with at-home chair step-ups.
Don't forget to share your progress on social — #BigClimb!
Feel free to break the challenge up if you need to by tackling half the distance in the AM and half at sunset. Here's me 1,311 steps later and ready for a break — but, think I earned this one!
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