Not in the mood to cook this Independence Day? We're here to help.
Don't let your holiday get away from you in the kitchen: Save time with these easy Trader Joe's recipe hacks.
Reddit user ReactRunner shared some party tips in a post.
“We're hosting a dessert party for the Fourth of July and thought this was an idea worth sharing,” they wrote.
To save time, they bought the cult-favorite cake from Trader Joe's instead of making the sweet treats from scratch.
The $5.49 Chantilly Cream Vanilla Bean Mini Sheet Cakes also come in a lemon version, but the two flavors tend to sell out quickly, so call your local store.
They used raspberries and blueberries to recreate the American flag on a pre-made cake.
Blueberries serve as the stars and raspberries outline the flag's stripes.
This quick and easy DIY can be completed in minutes and passes for homemade.
Although the original poster used a pre-made sheet cake from Trader Joe's, this recipe can be replicated with any store-bought cake.
Many were impressed with the creative and time-saving dessert ideas.
“This is so cute!” one person commented.
“I'm not particularly patriotic but this is so cute,” another agreed.
“Great idea!” praised a third.
“I'm rooting for the OP!” said a fourth.
“It looks delicious, I'll give it a try.”
One viewer added that this idea applies not only to Independence Day, but to many holidays.
They explained that instead of the American flag, they reused the idea of the Canadian flag.
“I've seen this cake many times and even made a Canada Day version for a Canadian friend,” they said.
“But it still feels like summer, so let's make it!”
They also shared some pro tips for those with a sweet tooth.
“Make two to eat after everyone has left,” they joked.
