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    Easy Patriotic Fireworks Bundt Cake

    Modified: Oct 18, 2023 Published: Jul 4, 2021 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This Easy Patriotic Fireworks Bundt Cake is the perfect patriotic dessert for your 4th of July celebrations. Made with boxed cake mix, food coloring, and a simple powdered sugar glaze on top, every bite is flavorful, sweet, and a crowd-pleaser.

    Recipe: $2.33 | Per Serving: $0.19 | Servings: 12

    Red, white, and blue patriotic bundt cake on glass stand, sprinkles scattered.

    This firecracker bundt cake goes by various names like fireworks bundt cake or firecracker cake, perfect for holiday celebrations. Despite its name, it contains no explosives nor resembles a firecracker. Regardless of its name, this cake promises deliciousness.

    Pair it with Old Fashioned Lemonade for a summer celebration. For a full patriotic-themed dinner, serve Instant Pot Hot Dogs, potato chips, Blue Raspberry Lemonade (or Kool Aid Slushies), and Dill Pickle Potato Salad.

    Finish with this patriotic cake alongside Easy Oven Broiled Smores for dessert.

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    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for Fireworks Bundt Cake
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Patriotic Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. It's easy to make! Just prepare some boxed cake mix and add a few extra steps before topping with some red white and blue icing on top. It looks impressive, but it's so easy to make that everyone will enjoy getting a slice.
    2. It's festive. Just a few sprinkles and food coloring and you have yourself a fourth of July cake that is perfect for any get-together or celebration.
    3. It is cheap to make! If a store-bought dessert isn't in the budget this year, that's okay because homemade (or semi-homemade) is always better anyways! Made for less than $5 this cake can easily squeeze into your Grocery List On a Budget.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredient Notes:

    Boxed yellow cake mix- You will want to use a box of yellow cake mix or white cake mix for the base of this recipe. We have a lot of Recipes with Boxed Cake Mixes, and they're always as delicious as they are convenient.

    Red and blue food coloring- For a fun and festive touch you'll need red and blue food coloring. You can use liquid or gel food coloring, but gel coloring is more vibrant.

    Festive sprinkles- This is optional, but if you find some festive or patriotic sprinkles, feel free to add them on top!

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 Instructions for Fireworks Bundt Cake

    Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

    Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, prepare the boxed cake mix as requested per package with the eggs, water, and oil.

    Step 3: Divide the batter between three bowls, and in one bowl, add the red food coloring, and in another, add in blue coloring.

    Step 4: Prepare your bundt pan with cooking spray and flour to prevent sticking.

    Step 5: Pour one of the cake batters into the pan.

    Step 6: Pour another colored batter on top of the one in the pan aiming for the middle of the batter as you make a ring around the pan. Repeat with the last color.

    Step 7: Bake your cake in the oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and it comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan and flip onto a wire rack to cool completely.

    Step 8: Whisk together the icing ingredients (powdered sugar and water) in a bowl until smooth. Divide the batter into three bowls, and in one, add red coloring and add blue coloring to another. Leave the third color white.

    Step 9: Pour each icing into a separate Ziploc bag and snip the corners. Drizzle each color over the top of the bundt cake and then top with sprinkles if desired.

    Slice and serve.

    a sliced bundt cake on a glass cake stand with two slices on plates below.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Cake Batter Color- For vibrant colors, use gel food coloring when tinting the cake batter. Gel coloring requires less to achieve the desired shade and results in more vivid hues.
    2. Layering Batter in the Pan- Arrange the colored batters in any order in the pan, but note that the outer layer will be thinner than the center due to the pan shape and batter expansion during baking.
    3. Marbled Effect- For a creative twist, instead of pouring the batters into the pan, use a ¼ cup measure or large cookie scooper to scatter them throughout. This creates a marbled look as the cake bakes, adding visual interest to your creation.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Can I make a patriotic bundt cake in advance?

    Yes, this cake can be made in advance! It can last for up to a week at room temperature in an airtight container or about the same length of time in the fridge too.

    Can I freeze this red white and blue bundt cake?

    Absolutely! You can freeze this cake after it's been iced or before. Keep in mind that if freezing after the cake has been iced, there will be some color bleeding from the icing as it thaws, but the cake will still look and taste pretty great. Keep it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months and thaw it on the counter for a few hours until room temperature.

    Why there is a cake in every celebration?

    It brings joy to both the folks being celebrated and those who attend. Plus, it's a fantastic addition to any celebration. And let's not forget the wide array of cake flavors, styles, and shapes, which add an extra dose of fun and personal touch to any special occasion!

    Slice of red, white, and blue bundt cake on plate, more on stand in background.

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    If you tried this Easy Patriotic Fireworks Bundt Cake, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

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    Easy Patriotic Fireworks Bundt Cake

    This easy red white and blue bundt cake recipe is the perfect patriotic dessert for your 4th of July celebrations. Made with boxed cake mix, food coloring, and a simple powdered guar glaze on top, every bite is flavorful, sweet, and a crowd-pleaser.
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Servings: 12 slices
    Calories: 266kcal
    Cost Recipe $2.33 / Serving $0.19
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    Equipment

    • Measuring Cups
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Whisk
    • Bundt Pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 box yellow or white cake mix ($1.00)
    • 3 large eggs ($0.45)
    • 1 cup water ($0.00)
    • ⅓ cup vegetable oil ($0.23)
    • red and blue food coloring ($0.04)

    Icing

    • 1 cup powdered sugar ($0.36)
    • 1 Tablespoon warm water ($0.00)
    • red and blue food coloring ($0.04)
    • festive sprinkles *optional ($0.21)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Prepare your boxed cake mix with eggs, water, and oil as per package instructions in a large mixing bowl.
    • Divide the batter between three bowls. In one of the bowls, add in the red food coloring and mix until well blended. Do the same with the blue food coloring in another bowl and leave the third one plain.
    • In a bundt pan, grease and lightly flour the inside to prevent sticking.
    • Pour one of your cake batters into the pan.
    • Take another color and pour it into the pan, right in the middle of the batter below it. Repeat with the last batter too.
    • Bake your bundt cake in the oven for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before flipping onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
    • In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and warm water until smooth. Divide into three bowls and add red coloring to one, blue coloring to another, and leave the third white.
    • Scoop each icing into a Ziploc bag and snip a corner. Drizzle each color of icing over the top of the bundt cake. Top with festive sprinkles if desired.
    • Serve your cake and enjoy.

    Notes

    • Opt for gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
    • Remember the outer layer will be thinner due to pan shape.
    • Get creative with marbling using a ¼ cup measure.
    • Make ahead and store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week or in the fridge for a week.
    • You can also freeze the cake, either before or after icing, for up to 3 months in an airtight container and thaw it at room temperature for a few hours.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 46.5mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 17.5mg | Sugar: 26.4g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 68.6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
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