Rainbow Birthday Cake
A vibrant, multi-layered cake perfect for any celebration, featuring fluffy layers of color and delicious frosting.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Can be substituted with a vegan option.
- 1 cup milk Almond milk can be used for a dairy-free version.
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 drops Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
Frosting Ingredients
- 4 cups Frosting (buttercream or cream cheese)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour six 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this into the creamed mixture, alternating with milk.
- Divide the batter into six bowls and add your chosen food coloring to each.
Baking
- Pour each colored batter into the prepared pans, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness using a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- After baking, let the layers cool completely.
Assembling
- Layer them up by spreading frosting between each layer and coating the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate to your heart’s content!
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For freezing, wrap individual slices tightly and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to a month.