BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices The Preferred Realty Fox Chapel Office 412-782-3700 ThePreferredRealty.com Happy Labor Day BH BERKSHIRE The Preferred HATHAWAY HomeServices Realty Labor Day Flag Fruit Cake A Labor Day Recipe from Your Neighborhood Realtor As Labor Day weekend approaches, we find ourselves at the unofficial end of summer-a time for one last backyard cookout, neighborhood gathering, or relaxed afternoon on the porch. While I usually share home-selling tips and real estate market insights, this week I'm setting aside the "For Sale" signs and open houses to bring you a favorite recipe that's perfect for your holiday weekend. Enjoy! LABOR DAY FLAG FRUIT CAKE For the base (choose one): 1 box vanilla cake mix and ingredients called for on the box For the frosting: 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1(8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip) 2. Mix the frosting: For the fruit (to mimic the American flag): Blueberries (for the stars field) Strawberries (sliced, for red stripes) Bananas or white peaches (sliced, for white stripes - optional) Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. 3. Frost the base: Spread the cream mixture evenly over the cooled cake. How to Assemble: 1. Make the base: Make the cake according to directions, bake in a 9x13" pan and let cool. . Fold in the whipped topping Make sure it's completely cool gently. before frosting. 5. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving so everything sets nicely. ©2025 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Equal Housing Opportunity. Information not verified or guaranteed. If your home is currently listed with a Broker, this is not a solicitation. 4. Decorate the flag: In the top left corner, create a rectangle of blueberries for the "stars". Lay out rows of strawberry slices as the stripes. JANE SIDDONS HERRMANN 2024 Top Fox Chapel Area Listing and Sales Realtor® Over 180 5 Star Zillow Reviews! www.janesiddonsherrmann.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty 1376 Freeport Road Pittsburgh, PA 15238 412-418-0602 412-782-3700 ext. 3925 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices The Preferred Realty Fox Chapel Office 412-782-3700 ThePreferredRealty.com Happy Labor Day BH BERKSHIRE The Preferred HATHAWAY HomeServices Realty Labor Day Flag Fruit Cake A Labor Day Recipe from Your Neighborhood Realtor As Labor Day weekend approaches , we find ourselves at the unofficial end of summer - a time for one last backyard cookout , neighborhood gathering , or relaxed afternoon on the porch . While I usually share home - selling tips and real estate market insights , this week I'm setting aside the " For Sale " signs and open houses to bring you a favorite recipe that's perfect for your holiday weekend . Enjoy ! LABOR DAY FLAG FRUIT CAKE For the base ( choose one ) : 1 box vanilla cake mix and ingredients called for on the box For the frosting : 1 ( 8 oz ) package cream cheese , softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 ( 8 oz ) tub whipped topping ( like Cool Whip ) 2. Mix the frosting : For the fruit ( to mimic the American flag ) : Blueberries ( for the stars field ) Strawberries ( sliced , for red stripes ) Bananas or white peaches ( sliced , for white stripes - optional ) Beat cream cheese , powdered sugar , and vanilla until smooth . 3. Frost the base : Spread the cream mixture evenly over the cooled cake . How to Assemble : 1. Make the base : Make the cake according to directions , bake in a 9x13 " pan and let cool . . Fold in the whipped topping Make sure it's completely cool gently . before frosting . 5. Chill : Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving so everything sets nicely . © 2025 BHH Affiliates , LLC . An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates , LLC . Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company , a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate . Equal Housing Opportunity . Information not verified or guaranteed . If your home is currently listed with a Broker , this is not a solicitation . 4. Decorate the flag : In the top left corner , create a rectangle of blueberries for the " stars " . Lay out rows of strawberry slices as the stripes . JANE SIDDONS HERRMANN 2024 Top Fox Chapel Area Listing and Sales Realtor® Over 180 5 Star Zillow Reviews ! www.janesiddonsherrmann.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty 1376 Freeport Road Pittsburgh , PA 15238 412-418-0602 412-782-3700 ext . 3925