July 4th Cake Decorating Ideas

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25+ 4th of July Cake Recipes to Complete Your Holiday Barbecue

Show your patriotic pride with a bright, delicious dessert!

Charles Schiller

There's only one thing that rivals fireworks come 4th of July, and that's 4th of July desserts. Thanks to colorful icings, fruits, sprinkles, and more, festive sweets are some of the easiest (and yummiest) holiday foods to get the red, white, and blue treatment. We rounded up some of the best 4th of July cake and cupcake recipes that will make every mouth water and satisfy every sweet tooth.

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Patriotic Cupcakes

Keep it classic and simple with this made-from-scratch cupcake recipe—top your treats with mini American flags!

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No-Bake Berry-Covered Cheesecake

Go beyond flour-based cakes. This no-bake berry-topped confection can be topped exclusively with red strawberries and blueberries for a patriotic theme that is as easy as it is delicious.

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Blue Bell Ice Cream Bombe

Top this ice cream "bombe" cake with sparkler candles for an Independence Day dessert fireworks show.

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Red White and Blue Poke Cake

This deliciously simple sheet cake (complete with festive sprinkles!) will become your new 4th of July favorite.

Get the recipe at Oh, Sweet Basil.

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Fourth of July Sparkler Cake

White chocolate-dipped pretzels line the outside of moist vanilla cake. This dessert will surely be the main attraction of your 4th of July menu.

Get the recipe at Sprinkle Some Fun.

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Bomb Pop Cupcakes

Inspired by the popular Bomb Pop treats, these cupcakes are a fun way to show your patriotic spirit.

Get the recipe at Cupcakes & Kale Chips.

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Gluten-Free Almond Cake with Berries on Top

For the gluten-free peeps in your group, this scrumptious almond cake is sweetened with a maple syrup glaze and topped with tangy yogurt and loads of fresh berries.

Get the recipe at Cookies and Kate.

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Patriotic Firecracker Cupcakes

The little firecrackers on top of these cupcakes are made from Twizzlers and black licorice—they add the cutest final touch.

Get the recipe at Mom Endeavors.

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American Flag Cake

Give guests a patriotic surprise when they cut into this cake.

Get the recipe at Food52.

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Raspberry Polenta Cake

Bake this raspberry-studded polenta cake in a cast-iron skillet and let guests scoop out servings into bowl. Ice cream optional, but why wouldn't you?

Get the recipe at Love & Lemons.

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Patriotic Pinwheel Cupcakes

Top your favorite cupcakes with these red, white, and blue fondant folds. You'll need a cookie cutter, rolling pin, parchment paper, and a sharp knife.

Get the recipe at The Cake Blog.

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Buttercream Stars and Stripes Cake

Blogger Erin gives step-by-step directions on how to ice a cake so your dessert can look just like Old Glory.

Get the recipe at Erin Bakes.

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Angel Food Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream and Berries

This light and airy cake is studded with berries and filled with homemade coconut cream.

Get the recipe at Blahnik Baker.

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Red White and Blue Cake Recipe

Towering tall this patriotic cake is frosted with a delicious cheesecake icing and topped with topped with bits of yummy crumbled cake. Be sure to serve yourself a piece before the guests lineup.

Get the recipe at The Gunny Sack.

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American Flag Layer Cake

To make this cake extra festive, top it with real sparklers.

Get the recipe at Sugar Hero.

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Patriotic Tie-Dye Cupcakes

Ask your kids to help decorate these tie-dye cupcakes to look like fireworks. The more sprinkles, the better!

Get the tutorial at The Domestic Rebel.

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Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Bundt Cake

Your 4th of July guests won't believe this cake isn't from a bakery. Bonus: The colors are even brighter once it's cut.

Get the recipe at Bunsen Burner Bakery.

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Red Velvet 4th of July Cupcakes

Red velvet cupcakes are already patriotically colored for the holiday, but a blueberries topping really completes the look.

Get the recipe at Your Cup of Cake.

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Red, White, and Blueberry Trifle

This no-bake trifle recipe is perfect if you're in need of a 4th of July dessert on the healthier side.

Get the recipe at Skinny Taste.

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4th of July Cake Roll

Grab a slice or two of this patriotic roll, which has a red, white, and blue surprise in the middle.

Get the recipe at Taste and Tell.

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Red White and Blue Poke Cake

Made with a sweet whipped topping, cake mix, chocolate pudding, and fresh berries, this cake is worthy of its own celebration.

Get the recipe at Betty Crocker.

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Fourth of July Cupcakes

For a simple and easy way to show off your patriotism, assemble 24 cupcakes into a flag, alternating rows of red and white for the stripes. Garnish the blue cupcakes with edible stars.

Get the recipe at Mommy Moment.

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Red White and Blue Cheesecake

This colorful creation is ready to impress with a layer of cheesecake sandwiched between fluffy vanilla cake.

Get the recipe at Recipe Girl.

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Fourth of July Sparkler Cupcakes

These decorative desserts will light up the night with DIY spirals of chocolate sparklers.

Get the recipe at This Grandma Is Fun.

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M&M Flag Cake

Top any sheet cake or pan of brownies with a chocolate candy American flag. Two bags of red, white, and blue M&M's does the trick!

Get the recipe at Two Sisters Crafting.

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Lemon Whipped Cream 4th of July Cupcakes

Ditch the food dye, and use fresh berries to salute America's colors this 4th of July.

Get the recipe at Your Cup of Cake.

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