Red, White, and Blue Berry Pound Cake Bites

7/3/16

Even with July 4th only a day away, #SundaySupper is giving you over 40 dishes you still can whip up in no with this collection of Easy Fourth of July Recipes. For a simple summer dessert recipe with store bought, homemade, or even gluten free or vegan options, make a big platter of Red, White, and Blue Berry Pound Cake Bites.

Red, White, and Blue Berry Pound Cake Bites

Now I am all about celebrating the birth of our nation and being patriotic and all. I’m proud to be an American. But would anyone mind if I just forego Independence Day this year?

No no no, wait now, don’t go clicking that little X to close my page. This is not a diatribe on the current political situation going on in our country. I am so tired of that nonsense on my Facebook news feed that there is now way I’m going to clutter up my blog with it.

This is all about vacation. Or really the end of vacation. If you’ve been following along in Instagram or Snapchat, you’ve probably seen that we’ve been on what is without a doubt the best family vacation we’ve had since the birth of our children. But pulling into our driveway around 10:30 pm on Saturday night with two kids that can’t just get into bed and go to sleep and a minivan full of stuff, I don’t foresee getting to bed at a reasonable hour or having time on Sunday as a day to prepare for a big barbecue with all of the unpacking that has to happen.

Plus I think my kids have had enough hot dogs, s’mores, and ice cream over the past week, and I know I’ve had enough pina coladas and glasses of wine (and, ummm, possibly even more ice cream than the kids) that I don’t think any of us really needs another day of celebratory holiday indulgence. And with severe thunderstorms in the forecast, even the fireworks are being postponed.

OK, fine, I won’t be the Fourth of July equivalent of Scrooge. Hubby already says he wants to grill some chicken, and while I am at the grocery store restocking our empty fridge (or placing a grocery order for pickup as the case may be), I can pick up the ingredients to make these…

Red, White, and Blue Berry Pound Cake Bites aren’t rocket science, but they’ll make everyone as happy as the fireworks they’ll be watching after they munch on these little sweet treats. And it couldn’t be easier. I made them using leftover Gluten Free Potato Pound Cake, but you can use your favorite recipe (I give you some options below for classic, gluten free, vegan, and low carb) or even pick up a pound cake from the grocery store.

Just thread the berries and cake cubes onto some toothpicks and dip into a simple fresh whipped cream or whipped coconut cream (I give you both recipes below). The coconut whipped cream is a great vegan option, but I also just think it tastes amazing, so that’s what I would go with. I did add some vanilla bean paste to just make it a bit extra special, but extract works just fine. And if you are really out of time, Cool Whip works in a pinch.

Fun, festive finger food that’ll make you a superstar!

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Print Recipe

Red, White, and Blue Berry Pound Cake Bites

A simple summer dessert recipe perfect for Fourth of July barbecues that you can make with your favorite store bought or homemade poundcake, even gluten free or low carb. Dunk them in fresh whipped cream, or whipped coconut cream for a vegan option.

Course: Dessert

Servings: 16

Calories: 89kcal

Author: Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Ingredients

For the Bites:

• 1 poundcake store bought or homemade - links to several recipes for classic, gluten free, low carb, and vegan options are below, cut into about 48 cubes
• 1 quart Strawberries
• 1 pint Blueberries

For the Fresh Whipped Cream:

• 1 cup heavy cream, well chilled
• 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar or Swerve sweetener
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

For Coconut Whipped Cream:

• 13.5 oz full fat coconut milk, refrigerated several hours or overnight
• 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar or Swerve sweetener
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Instructions

For the Bites:

• Using large cocktail picks, thread one blueberry, one pound cake cube, and one strawberry on each.
• Serve with whipped cream or whipped coconut cream for dipping.

For the Fresh Whipped Cream:

• Place the bowl and whisk attachment for your stand mixer or a metal or glass bowl and beaters for your hand mixer in the fridge or freezer until they are cold.
• Add the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to the chilled bowl, and beat on medium-high to high speed until soft peaks form. Do not overbeat.

For Coconut Whipped Cream:

• Place the bowl and whisk attachment for your stand mixer or a metal or glass bowl and beaters for your hand mixer in the fridge or freezer until they are cold.
• Remove can of coconut milk from the refrigerator, taking care not to shake it. Open carefully and scoop the thick, creamy portion of the coconut milk into the cold mixing bowl. Reserve remaining liquid for another use.
• Add powdered sugar and vanilla to the coconut cream in the chilled bowl, and beat on medium-high to high speed until soft peaks form. Do not overbeat.

Notes

Nutrition information does not include whipped cream or coconut whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 3skewers | Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 37.6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.8mg

Enjoy this Red, White, and Blue Berry Pound Cake Bites recipe!

Here’s some pound cake recipes to choose from:

• Gluten Free Potato Pound Cake
• Cream Cheese Pound Cake from Chocolate, Chocolate and More
• Low Carb Pound Cake from All Day I Dream About Food
• Vegan Pound Cake from The Blooming Platter

And here are all of the Easy Fourth of July Recipes from #SundaySupper:

All-American Appetizers

• Honey Berry Blue Cheese Ball by Magnolia Days
• How to make Chicken Yakitori in Skewers for #SundaySupper by Asian In America

America the Beautiful Beverages

• Apple Pie Milkshake by Love and Confections
• Summer Berry Pitcher Mojitos by The Crumby Cupcake

Raise the Flag Breakfasts

• Breakfast Cake Stars with Strawberry Syrup by Sew You Think You Can Cook
• Red, White, and Blue Berrylicious Smoothie Bowl by The Hungry Goddess

For the Red, White and Blue Salads and Main Dishes

• Bang Bang Pork Chops by Wholistic Woman
• Blueberry and Watermelon Arugula Salad by A Mind Full Mom
• Blueberry Barbecue Sauce for Red, White and Blue Chicken Skewers by Caroline’s Cooking
• Firecracker Hot Dogs by Sunday Supper Movement
• Founder’s Mac and Cheese by Cooking Chat
• Pumped Up Potato Salad by Food Lust People Love
• Red Hot Chicken and Blue Cheese Bites by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Red White & Blue Caprese Salad by Go Epicurista
• Red White and Blue Fruit Salad by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Red, White, and Blue Salad by Simple and Savory
• Watermelon Salad with Feta & Blueberries by Monica’s Table
• Yankee Doodle Noodle Salad by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Oh Say Can You See Desserts

• All-American Patriotic Dessert Tarts by Family Around The Table
• Berry Cheesecake Flag Dessert by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Cherry Vanilla Poke Cake by Cookin’ Mimi
• Easy (No Bake!) Two Bite Berry Pies by Cooking With Carlee
• Firecracker Muddy Buddies by The Bitter Side of Sweet
• Flag Fruit Pizza by Dash of Evans
• Homemade Snow Cones by Palatable Pastime
• Patriotic M&M Cookie Bars by Alida’s Kitchen
• Patriotic Smoothie Pops by Crazed Mom
• Red, White, and Blue Berry Pound Cake Bites by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Red, White and Blue Fruit Kabob Flag by La Bella Vita Cucina
• Red, White, and Blue Fruit Tart by Life Tastes Good
• Red, White and Blue Granita by Dessert Geek
• Red, White, and Blue M&M Cookies by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
• Red White and Blue Parfaits by Desserts Required
• Red, White and Blue Popsicles by Our Good Life
• Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispie Treats by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Red, White and Blue Shooting Stars by The Freshman Cook
• Red White and Blue Strawberries with Chantilly Cream by Pine Needles In My Salad
• Rice Krispies Treat Birthday Cake by Pies and Plots
• Rosemary Cookies with Tomato Jam by The Finer Cookie