American Flag Sugar Cookie Cake

This American Flag Sugar Cookie Cake is a super easy way to celebrate any patriotic holiday! It only takes 4 ingredients and 35 minutes!

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What You’ll Need

It only takes a handful of super simple ingredients to make this American flag sugar cookie cake. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.

  • Sugar cookie mix – There are several routes you can go here. To make this 4th of July dessert I used a packaged sugar cookie mix because I was low on time. Keep in mind you will need the other ingredients listed on the package. You can use your favorite drop sugar cookie recipe too. Chances are you’ll need to double the recipe to have enough dough.
  • White frosting
  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
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Switch Things Up!

There are plenty of ways to make this American flag cookie cake your own! Here are a few ideas.

  • Frosting – Instead of using store bought white frosting, try making a homemade vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting.
  • Swap the fruits – You can use raspberries or cherries instead of or in addition to the strawberries.
  • Use candy – Instead of using fruit, you could use red and blue M&Ms or a similar candy to achieve the same look.
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American Flag Sugar Cookie Cake Recipe

4.80 from 20 votes
This American Flag Sugar Cookie Cake is so simple and perfect for any patriotic holiday!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • 2 17.25 oz packages dry sugar cookie mix
  • Ingredients needed for desired cookie mix
  • 2 cans whipped white frosting
  • 32 ounces fresh strawberries
  • 50 blueberries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven according to package directions for the cookie mixture. Lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet, approximately 12×17. 
  • Prepare the sugar cookie dough according to package directions. If it gives you the option of making drop cookies or roll out, use the drop cookie instructions. Spread evenly into rimmed cookie sheet.
  • Bake according to package directions, plus an additional 8-10 minutes or until the whole giant cookie is lightly brown.
  • Allow to cool fully and frost using the premade frosting.
  • Do not add the fruit until 3-4 hours before serving. Carefully eyeball the cake in half. In the top left hand corner, add 50 blueberries. Break cake into 7 stripes, add the strawberries.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • If you've tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.  

Nutrition

Calories: 257 kcal, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Fat: 3 g, Potassium: 24 mg, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin C: 8.7 mg, Calcium: 2 mg, Iron: 0.1 mg
Author: Chef Jessica Formicola
Calories: 257
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Patriotic Desserts, Red White and Blue Cake, Sugar Cookie Cake
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Storage and Freezing

How to Store American Flag Sugar Cookie Cake?

Because the fruit is cut and fresh, leftovers should be refrigerated to ensure food safety. The crust may become a bit softer as it sits in the fridge, but it is still delicious.

Can I Freeze Leftover American Flag Sugar Cookie Cake?

As is, I would not recommend it. The fruit will become quite soggy upon thawing. However, if you take the fruit off prior to, you could certainly freeze just the cookie and frosting.

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More Patriotic Desserts

Whether for Memorial Day, 4th of July or any time you’re feeling patriotic, these red, white and blue desserts are perfectly festive!

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About the Author

Chef Jessica Anne Formicola

Jessica the mom, wife and chef behind Savory Experiments. You might see her on the Emmy- nominated TV show Plate It! or on bookshelves as a cookbook author. Jessica is a Le Cordon Bleu certified recipe developer and regularly contributed to Parade, Better Homes & Gardens, The Daily Meal, Mashed and more!

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Questions and Reviews

  1. I love sugar cookies, but never knew there was a such thing as a sugar cookie cake. Now I want one. Your flag sugar cookie cake came out amazingly!

  2. This really does look easy! I have to make something for a party this Saturday. I’m definitely considering this cake.

  3. That is gorgeous and perfect for this weekend! I will be right over to help everyone eat it!
    thanks,
    MItch