I have made a flag cake before. It was ok. But I wanted to kick it up a notch. Make something really wild that no one* had done before.
*There is a reason no one had done it. Its crazy.
I decided to make a cake that was twenty five layers.
Um. Why would one decide to do something that is seemingly impossible and has no historical accuracy or reference?
I don't know.
Banging. Head. Against. Wall. Repeatedly.
I think I had too many cups of coffee the day I decided to make this.
That being said, I decided to continue my blogs 'ruffle' theme and make vertical stripes on the exterior.
Pretty little red, white, and blue ruffles. I think I am addicted.
How does one serve a twenty five layer cake?
By chopping it in half thats how!
Then I cut myself a slice, hummed at little America the Beautiful and had a bite.
Red Velvet Cake with White Cake with buttercream frosting.
Here's to you! I am hoping you are enjoying your long weekend, that you are soaking up the sun, that you are giving yourself a break and relaxing, and that you are with people you love.
Happy 235th Birthday America! You dont look a day over 200. ;)
Wow! That is amazing Amanda and love the witty post too. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!
Posted by: Cristin (Pinkie) | Jul 04, 2011 at 01:17 AM
WOW !!! Amazing. I love the size ;-)
Posted by: morgana | Jul 04, 2011 at 01:52 AM
WOW. Fourth of July cakes are often lovely, but rarely surprising. This is quite a feat. I'm jealous and inspired.
Posted by: ariella | Jul 04, 2011 at 02:48 AM
This might be the coolest cake I have ever seen. It´s amazing how once you cut into it, each piece is a flag!!!
Posted by: Liz | Jul 04, 2011 at 03:50 AM
Wow - this cake is absolutely amazing. I posted a link to it on my blog, Kitchen Lore, with attribution - hope you don't mind. I can't believe you managed to stack all those 25 layers!
Posted by: Dawn @ Kitchen Lore | Jul 04, 2011 at 04:02 AM
Great cake!!
Posted by: Joey | Jul 04, 2011 at 05:55 AM
How the hell did you cut that in half without splodging icing absolutely everywhere!!!!? I swear you are a magician in the baking world. This is a stupidly awesome cake, what a show stopper :) ive said it before and will no doubt say it again, your blog is just plain wonderful.
Posted by: Sasha @ The Procrastobaker | Jul 04, 2011 at 06:35 AM
Brilliant. I looks so pretty!
Posted by: Roxy | Jul 04, 2011 at 06:48 AM
Speechless. I am completely speechless. The cross section of that cake is beyond words!
Posted by: Apron Appeal | Jul 04, 2011 at 08:14 AM
Your Cake is amazing very creative, wow i never though you can have clice of flag!!! Very smart color!!!
Posted by: Titik Suprapti | Jul 04, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Amazing! No, you're not crazy at all...
Posted by: Robyn | Jul 04, 2011 at 09:46 AM
Amazing - this really does take the cake...
Posted by: Lucy Lean | Jul 04, 2011 at 10:56 AM
You get the grand prize for creativity, genius, brilliance, and cake baker in the supreme! LOVE it!
Posted by: Robyn | Add a Pinch | Jul 04, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Wow, that's impressive and so pretty. Well done.
Posted by: Leta | Jul 04, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Amazing!!! :OOOO
Posted by: Reb | Jul 04, 2011 at 04:31 PM
That's awesome! Great job! What tip did you use for the ruffles? The same for the other ruffle cake? It looks a little different.
Posted by: Christy D | Jul 04, 2011 at 07:36 PM
What in the world? I have never heard of such a thing! You are wild and crazy girl. But it is fantastic, just as I would expect from you! Hope your fourth was sweet!
Posted by: Amy's blah, blah, blogging | Jul 04, 2011 at 10:06 PM
Happy 4th to you and yours, Amanda!!!
Posted by: Aimee @ Simple Bites | Jul 04, 2011 at 10:27 PM
wow great job!! it's beautiful!
Posted by: DeLo | Jul 04, 2011 at 10:30 PM
I luv it Amanda!!!How do u think of so many cool ideas? I had a hard enough time making 3 different colors for the batter. Red, white and blue...U have so much talent!!!!U go girl!!!
Posted by: Rebecca Lira | Jul 04, 2011 at 11:13 PM
WOW! That is just mind blowing and beautiful!!! I think that cake is the most patriotic 'anything' I've ever seen. Did you invite your whole town for a slice? Leftovers? lol
Posted by: Lisa | Jul 05, 2011 at 01:21 AM
what a beautiful cake!!! you continue to awe and inspire me ...
Posted by: michele | Jul 05, 2011 at 03:21 AM
Wow, wow and more WOOOOOW!! I wish I had seen this yesterday, but it's still so amazing I needed to share it on my fb page even today!! Amanda - you are uber talented!!
Posted by: Marian (Sweetopia) | Jul 05, 2011 at 05:48 AM
This is absolutely over the top! You amaze me with your patience :)
Posted by: Kristen | Jul 05, 2011 at 07:14 AM
WOW!!!!!! You are an amazing talent! Love this!
Posted by: Jenny | Jul 05, 2011 at 08:29 AM
How do you store a 25 layer cake or 13 layer cake??
Posted by: Cathy | Jul 05, 2011 at 09:11 AM
Thanks, it is awesome!!
Posted by: Cathy | Jul 05, 2011 at 09:24 AM
FAN-DAMN-TASTICK CAKE! SERIOUSLY WOWOWOWOWED ME! LOVE IT! You have the patience of a Saint I tell you!
Posted by: Jane M | Jul 05, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Oh my gosh! I can't believe how amazing that slice looks!!! I thought just the outside was a flag, and then surprise! The inside is, too! I, for one, am glad you're a littly crazy, because you try things that end up being so amazing! Nicely done! :-)
Posted by: Elizabeth @ Coppertop Kitchen | Jul 05, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Amanda: what ruffle tip did you use for the top?
Posted by: Patricia Calef | Jul 05, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Oh my ... wow! Just incredible looking and I bet it tasted out of this world.
Posted by: alli | Jul 05, 2011 at 11:35 AM
WOW! This is one impressive and beautiful cake. I love love love the ruffles!! Great job!
Posted by: Kelsey {itsybitsyfoodies} | Jul 05, 2011 at 11:44 AM
This is amazing, both inside and out! The ruffles are too cute!
Posted by: Naina | Jul 05, 2011 at 04:23 PM
Wow... That's just incredible! I am in constant awe of your cake stacking abilities. If I even considered 25 layers, the cake would fall over before I got to layer 5!
Posted by: Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction | Jul 05, 2011 at 05:48 PM
I am blown away! Wowza!
Posted by: Allison [Girl's Guide to Social Media] | Jul 05, 2011 at 06:34 PM
uh-MAY-zing!!! i shall just stand back and admire . . . but would really love to have a piece . . .
Posted by: SMITH BITES | Jul 05, 2011 at 06:39 PM
Way cute!!!
Posted by: Susan | Jul 05, 2011 at 08:30 PM
WOW!! Amazing!!!
Posted by: Kelly | Jul 05, 2011 at 10:07 PM
WOWZERS! That is one TALL cake! Beautiful.....and I bet it tastes just as good as it looks! Hope you enjoyed the long weekend with your darling family!!
Posted by: amalia | Jul 06, 2011 at 08:27 AM
This is just so cute! I'm inspired to find an excuse ;) to make my own ruffle cake. Love reading your blog but wonder at how you find the time ;) Thanks!
Posted by: Erin | Jul 06, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Seriously AMAZING!!! WOWZA!!
Posted by: Jeana | Jul 06, 2011 at 01:41 PM
That is Off. The. Hook. Amazing!
Posted by: Amy | Jul 06, 2011 at 02:45 PM
My daughter gasped when she saw this!!! Amazing :) Your cakes are simply amazing Amanda. Your creativity is amazing! Your willingness to try all your ideas is awesome.
Posted by: Mary C. | Jul 06, 2011 at 06:31 PM
You are amazing!
Posted by: Jenn Horgan | Jul 06, 2011 at 07:38 PM
well, gee. thanks for putting my red velvet cake to shame. :)
Posted by: grace | Jul 10, 2011 at 02:31 AM
OMG! what a wonderfull cake! love your flag... amazing!
Posted by: juliana | Jul 12, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Now how in the world did I miss this amazing cake!!! Manda another outstanding dessert!! Just when I think "there is no way she can top her last creation" you prove me wrong!!! I should've known that a gift like yours has no end!!
Posted by: Carsedra - Sweet Tooth Desserts | Jul 13, 2011 at 03:55 PM
Deeply impressed with this cake! I wanted to try and do something like it. Today is "le 14 juillet".. Bastille Day in France. I made a ruffles cake with the french flag http://cafecreme-n.blogspot.com/2011/07/gateau-du-14-juillet.html . It is not nearly as pretty as yours, but thank you so much for the inspiration !
Posted by: Nicolette | Jul 14, 2011 at 02:09 AM
This is incredible! Simply amazing! Stupendous job!
Posted by: Darla @ Bakingdom | Jul 23, 2011 at 02:23 PM
Absolutely amazing! I will be returning again and again.
Posted by: LaGonda Veal | Jul 24, 2011 at 09:17 PM