Dot Cake (Red, White and Blue)
This Viral Dot Cake is a fun and festive red, white and blue dessert. It's made with a simple cake base from a box, homemade vanilla buttercream frosting and colorful nonpareil sprinkles.
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Ingredients
- 1 14.25 oz vanilla cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 oz nonpareil sprinkles red, white and blue ones or any color
Homemade Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 13x9 pan. Start with making the cake- gather the cake mix and the ingredients needed to make it. In a large bowl , add the dry mix and combine with the eggs, oil and water. Mix gently and pour into the prepared baking pan and bake for about 26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. When done, set aside and let it cool completely.
- Make the frosting. In a large mixing bowl using a handheld or stand mixer on medium speed, beat the butter for about 2-3 minutes until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and the extract and continue to mix.
- Turn the speed down to low and add 1 tbsp of milk and test the consistency. If needed, add the additional tbsp of milk.
- Once the cake is cooled down, take a ramekin and press it down into the cake and gently lift it back up. The cake round should release from the pan easily. Press the cake down more into it if needed.
- Frost the cake generously and using an offset spatula, smooth the frosting into a smooth even layer. Carefully dunk the jar into the nonpareils and press down so it will stick to the frosting. Lift the jar and tap off any excess sprinkles. Repeat with remaining jars.
- Serve with patriotic toppers if desired.
Notes
Notes:
Storing:
Store covered in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Helpful tips
- There will be leftover cake and frosting - cake pops can be made or make more dot cakes with cake crumbles
- Any flavor box cake works or make it gluten free by using a gluten free mix
- Make ahead. Make one day before, assemble, cover and place in the fridge overnight.
- Serving size is 6-8 depending on the size of ramekins or jars you use.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 0.3gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.001gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 709IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.02mg
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