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Rainbow Cake

A vibrant and delightful dessert featuring layers of colorful cake, perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rainbow cake, colorful cake, dessert, celebration
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Food coloring red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple
  • Frosting buttercream or cream cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour six 8-inch round cake pans.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk.
  • Divide the batter evenly into six bowls.
  • Add food coloring to each bowl to create vibrant colors.
  • Pour each colored batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
  • Layer the cakes with frosting in between and cover the entire cake with frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g