Red, White and Blue Pillar Cakes
Red, White, and Blue Pillar Cakes are a striking addition to your celebrations. Each mini-cake is layered with vibrant colors and classic flavors, making them a perfect choice for festive gatherings. The bold hues and elegant design make these cakes a delightful centerpiece for any occasion.
Recipe - Daingerfield #109
Red, White and Blue Pillar Cakes
Prep Time150 Minutes
Servings8
0Ingredients
2 (13.25 oz) boxes white cake mix, plus ingredients per package directions for each (see note)
1 (13.25 oz) box red velvet cake mix, plus ingredients per package directions (see note)
1/2 tsp blue food coloring
several drops red food coloring
2 (16 oz) cans cream cheese frosting
wooden skewers, cut to size
red, white and blue sprinkles, for decorating
Directions
- Note: To prepare the cake mixes, simply use Egg Beaters® as follows:
1/4 cup = 1 large egg
1/2 cup = 2 large eggs
1 cup = 4 large eggs - Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Prepare and bake one white cake mix according to package directions. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Flip the cake out of pan onto a work surface. Peel off the parchment. Use a serrated knife to level off the cake. Use a biscuit cutter or glass to cut the cake into 8 (3-inch) circles. Ensure that all cake circles are level on the top and bottom. Set aside.
- Spray and line the 9 x 13 pan again. Blend the other white cake mix according to package directions. Add blue food coloring, and stir together. Add a few drops of red food coloring. Stir to achieve a deeper shade of blue. (You can also add a few drops of purple food coloring.) Pour into prepared pan, and bake according to package directions. Repeat the same remaining steps as done for the white cake. Prepare the pan for baking again. Prepare and bake the red velvet cake according to package directions. Repeat all cooling and shaping steps as done for the other cakes.
- Place all of the blue circles on a work surface. Fill a piping bag with frosting. Pipe around the top edge of the blue cakes and into the middle. Place the white cakes on top of the blue cakes, and repeat the frosting process. Place red cakes on top of white cakes. Insert skewers to keep the pillars intact. Using a star tip, pipe one large star or several small stars on top of each red cake. Add sprinkles. Transfer cake pillars to a serving platter. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let frosting set before serving.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1): Calories: 590, Fat: 58 g (15 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 50 mg, Sodium: 340 mg, Carbohydrates: 4 g, Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 13 g
150 minutes
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Makes 8 servings
Pillsbury Cake Mix, White - 15.25 Ounce
$1.49 was $1.79$0.10/oz
Betty Crocker Cake Mix, Red Velvet, Delights - 13.25 Ounce
$2.19$0.17/oz
Over the Top Food Coloring Gels, Party Primary - 4 Each
$3.79$0.95 each
Over the Top Food Coloring Gels, Party Primary - 4 Each
$3.79$0.95 each
Betty Crocker Frosting, Cream Cheese, Rich & Creamy - 16 Ounce
$2.79 was $2.99$0.17/oz
Farberware Bamboo Skewers, Classic, 12 Inch - 75 Each
$2.49$0.03 each
Over the Top Sprinkles, Rosy Red - 3 Ounce
$2.59$0.86/oz
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1): Calories: 590, Fat: 58 g (15 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 50 mg, Sodium: 340 mg, Carbohydrates: 4 g, Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 13 g
Directions
- Note: To prepare the cake mixes, simply use Egg Beaters® as follows:
1/4 cup = 1 large egg
1/2 cup = 2 large eggs
1 cup = 4 large eggs - Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Prepare and bake one white cake mix according to package directions. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Flip the cake out of pan onto a work surface. Peel off the parchment. Use a serrated knife to level off the cake. Use a biscuit cutter or glass to cut the cake into 8 (3-inch) circles. Ensure that all cake circles are level on the top and bottom. Set aside.
- Spray and line the 9 x 13 pan again. Blend the other white cake mix according to package directions. Add blue food coloring, and stir together. Add a few drops of red food coloring. Stir to achieve a deeper shade of blue. (You can also add a few drops of purple food coloring.) Pour into prepared pan, and bake according to package directions. Repeat the same remaining steps as done for the white cake. Prepare the pan for baking again. Prepare and bake the red velvet cake according to package directions. Repeat all cooling and shaping steps as done for the other cakes.
- Place all of the blue circles on a work surface. Fill a piping bag with frosting. Pipe around the top edge of the blue cakes and into the middle. Place the white cakes on top of the blue cakes, and repeat the frosting process. Place red cakes on top of white cakes. Insert skewers to keep the pillars intact. Using a star tip, pipe one large star or several small stars on top of each red cake. Add sprinkles. Transfer cake pillars to a serving platter. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let frosting set before serving.