Description
Rainbow Cake is a stunning dessert that transforms any occasion into a vibrant celebration. With fluffy layers of colorful sponge cake representing every hue of the rainbow, this delightful treat tantalizes both the eyes and taste buds. Each slice reveals a playful combination of sweet, creamy frosting intermingled with soft cake, evoking nostalgic memories of joyful childhood celebrations. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or simply to brighten your day, this recipe invites bakers of all skill levels to unleash their creativity. Dive into the fun of decorating and enjoy the smiles that come with sharing this cheerful dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three round cake pans with nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour and baking powder.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, incorporating fully before the next addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until combined, scraping down sides as needed.
- Divide batter into bowls; add gel food coloring to each for desired shades.
- Pour each colored batter into prepared pans; bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cool, layer the cakes with frosting in between and around the sides.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg