Vibrant Rainbow Cake
Prepare to dazzle your taste buds and your eyes with this *Vibrant Rainbow Cake*—a show-stopping layered dessert that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat! Each of the six fluffy, moist layers is infused with vibrant food coloring to create a kaleidoscope of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple hues, making it the ultimate treat for birthdays, celebrations, or any festive occasion. Crafted with a tender vanilla cake base and sandwiched with a rich, creamy buttercream frosting, this rainbow cake promises a perfect balance of flavor and beauty. Ideal for serving up to 12 guests, this recipe walks you through easy steps for baking and assembling your masterpiece, including tips for achieving those vivid layers and a smooth frosting finish. Elevate your dessert game and wow everyone at your next gathering with this colorful and irresistible cake creation!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 6 colors Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease six 8-inch round cake pans or bake in batches if you have fewer pans.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 4
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk in batches, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
Step 6
Divide the batter evenly into six bowls. Use a digital scale for accuracy, if desired.
Step 7
Add a few drops of each food coloring to separate bowls of batter, creating red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple batter. Stir until colors are vibrant and evenly incorporated.
Step 8
Pour each colored batter into its prepared cake pan and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 9
Let the cakes cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Step 10
To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
Step 11
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract to the frosting and beat until light and fluffy. Add more cream if needed for a spreadable consistency.
Step 12
To assemble the cake, level the tops of each cake using a serrated knife or cake leveler, if needed.
Step 13
Place the purple layer on a cake stand or plate. Spread a thin layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the blue, green, yellow, orange, and red layers, frosting between each.
Step 14
Apply a crumb coat (thin layer of frosting) over the entire cake and chill for 30 minutes.
Step 15
Spread the final layer of frosting over the cake. Smooth with an offset spatula and decorate as desired.
Step 16
Slice and serve this stunning rainbow cake, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2442.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 9142.1 |
| Total Fat 429.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 262.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol 1851.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3023.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1283.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 989.0g | |
| Protein 77.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 437.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 715.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1333.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories