Sweet Stars & Stripes: 4 Classic Summer Desserts
Make these 4 traditional summer treats, because the best summer memories end with something sweet. From berry-kissed cakes to vintage cupcake recipes you can decorate in patriotic red, white and blue, these classics have been enjoyed by generations of Americans at backyard BBQs, beach and lake picnics, July 4th parties, and on every long summer day in between.
Basic Butter Cupcakes, Dressed up for July 4th
Dress up our Basic Butter Cupcakes for Independence Day with red, white and blue sprinkles, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and plenty of star spangled fun. Decorate them ahead, or have a cupcake decorating party!
Fresh Berry Shortcakes
Fresh berries. Tender shortcake. Clouds of whipped cream. Nothing says summer like this traditional treat, and it's naturally dressed for celebrating July 4th!
Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake
Part ice cream truck nostalgia, part summer showstopper. This Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake layers sweet strawberry flavor with an irresistible crunchy topping for a dessert everyone will remember.
"7Up Cake" Cupcakes
Baked with fizzy lemon-lime soda so they’re light and fluffy, these classic American “7-Up Cake” Cupcakes taste like summer fun. Dress them with swirls of lemony frosting topped with citrus – or any way you like.