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Perfect Red Velvet Sheet Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Stars and Blueberries for Easy Patriotic Dessert

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A festive and easy red velvet sheet cake topped with cream cheese stars and fresh blueberries, perfect for patriotic celebrations or any summer gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) vegetable oil (sunflower oil recommended)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) red food coloring (gel-based)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch sheet pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until smooth.
  4. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan. Tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake springs back lightly when touched.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy. Chill if too soft.
  9. Spread a thin, even layer of frosting over the cooled cake. Use star-shaped cookie cutters to cut stars from the frosting and place them on a plate.
  10. Scatter fresh blueberries evenly over the cake around and between the cream cheese stars.
  11. Chill the cake for 30 minutes to set the frosting stars before slicing. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices.
  12. Serve chilled or at cool room temperature.

Notes

Grease and flour the pan well to prevent sticking. Use gel-based red food coloring for vibrant color. Keep frosting chilled before cutting stars to prevent melting. Clean knife between slices for neat pieces. Can substitute gluten-free flour or vegan ingredients as needed.

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Keywords: red velvet cake, sheet cake, cream cheese frosting, patriotic dessert, blueberries, easy cake recipe, Fourth of July dessert

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