July 4th is a day to celebrate our independence from Great Britain. To commemorate the event, make this red, white, and blue layer cake. The cake is made with layers of devil’s food cake, cream cheese frosting, and patriotic sprinkles. It’s perfect for a Fourth of July celebration! ..

Red White and Blue Cake Recipe

This fun and colorful cake needs to make a an appearance on your 4th July holiday! Bright and festive, this red white and blue layered cake, not only looks good, but it’s super delicious too! Vanilla cake is layered with buttercream for one tasty bite. Don’t forget the sparklers! Be sure to check out my Chocolate Pound Cake and Lemon Angel Food Cake too!

How to Make 4th of July Layer Cake

Make the batter for the cake. Separate into bowls and color two of the batters red and blue, leave the other plain. Pour into prepared cake pans, bake and let cool. Make the frosting while the cakes cool. Frost between the layers to build the cake and frost the sides. Press red sanding sugar on the bottom half of the cake and pipe frosting on top. Finish with a sparkler!

This 4th July cake is so fun and festive, it’s one delicious way to impress your guests! Be sure to share your photos with me of your creations! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!