Description
Bright, cheerful, and irresistibly delicious, this Rainbow Layer Cake is the perfect centerpiece for any celebration. With its six vibrant layers of moist cake and rich frosting, every slice is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ideal for birthdays, parties, or simply to brighten your day, this cake is as fun to make as it is to enjoy!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour six round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time; mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter into six bowls; color each with food dye.
- Pour each colored batter into prepared pans; bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg