Here’s a fun and colorful rainbow cake recipe for you to try!
Rainbow Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4-5 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour six 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
3. Divide and Color the Batter:
- Divide the batter evenly into six bowls.
- Use food coloring to dye each bowl of batter a different color: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
4. Bake the Cakes:
- Pour each color into its own prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
5. Make the Buttercream Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract. If desired, divide the frosting into smaller bowls and color them with food coloring for decoration.
6. Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a layer of frosting on top and repeat with the remaining layers, stacking them in rainbow order.
- Use the remaining frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake.
7. Decorate:
- Decorate with any additional frosting or sprinkles as desired.
8. Enjoy:
- Slice and enjoy your vibrant rainbow cake!
This cake is perfect for birthdays or any celebration. Have fun baking!
