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Easy Rainbow Cake

18 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 1HR 40MINS

Easy Rainbow Cake

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4.3
3 ratings
Six different colors and a deliciously creamy frosting makes this cake perfect for kids' birthday parties and other occaisions.
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In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg
Six different colors and a deliciously creamy frosting makes this cake perfect for kids' birthday parties and other occaisions.
1HR 40MINS
Total Time
$1.82
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
8
us / metric
Brown Sugar
1/2 cup
Brown Sugar
Pure Vanilla Extract
3 Tbsp
Pure Vanilla Extract
Sour Cream
2/3 cup
Baking Powder
2 tsp
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
as needed
Baking Soda
Salt
1 tsp
Milk
1 cup
Butter
1 cup
Butter, melted
Blue Food Coloring
to taste
Blue Food Coloring
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
4 1/4 cups
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
Red Food Coloring
to taste
Red Food Coloring
Yellow Food Coloring
to taste
Yellow Food Coloring
Green Food Coloring
to taste
Green Food Coloring
Orange Food Coloring
to taste
Orange Food Coloring
Purple Food Coloring
to taste
Purple Food Coloring
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
850
Fat
28.7 g
Protein
7.0 g
Carbs
142.0 g
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Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg
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step 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) . Line a 9-inch spring form pan or cake pan with parchment paper. In a bowl mix together the All-Purpose Flour (3 cups),Salt (1 tsp), Granulated Sugar (1 1/4 cups), Brown Sugar (1/2 cup), Baking Soda (as needed), Baking Powder (2 tsp).
step 1 Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) . Line a 9-inch spring form pan or cake pan with parchment paper. In a bowl mix together the All-Purpose Flour (3 cups),Salt (1 tsp), Granulated Sugar (1 1/4 cups), Brown Sugar (1/2 cup), Baking Soda (as needed), Baking Powder (2 tsp).
step 2
In another bowl or a jug, whisk the Milk (1 cup), Eggs (2), Sour Cream (2/3 cup),and Pure Vanilla Extract (2 Tbsp) until combined.
step 2 In another bowl or a jug, whisk the Milk (1 cup), Eggs (2), Sour Cream (2/3 cup),and Pure Vanilla Extract (2 Tbsp) until combined.
step 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and gently stir. Add in the Butter (1/2 cup). Do not panic if the batter is thick, that is how it should be. DON'T OVER MIX, it will make your cake tough.
step 3 Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and gently stir. Add in the Butter (1/2 cup). Do not panic if the batter is thick, that is how it should be. DON'T OVER MIX, it will make your cake tough.
step 4
Divide the cake into 6 bowls. Add enough drops of Blue Food Coloring (to taste), Red Food Coloring (to taste), Yellow Food Coloring (to taste), Orange Food Coloring (to taste), Green Food Coloring (to taste), Purple Food Coloring (to taste) to each bowl. Mix until you have reached your desired color.
step 4 Divide the cake into 6 bowls. Add enough drops of Blue Food Coloring (to taste), Red Food Coloring (to taste), Yellow Food Coloring (to taste), Orange Food Coloring (to taste), Green Food Coloring (to taste), Purple Food Coloring (to taste) to each bowl. Mix until you have reached your desired color.
step 5
Spoon the batter into your prepared pan, scatter each color on top of each other. Bake for 70 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted to the middle comes out clean.
step 5 Spoon the batter into your prepared pan, scatter each color on top of each other. Bake for 70 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted to the middle comes out clean.
step 6
Beat the Butter (1/2 cup) on it's own until is nice and smooth. add in the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (4 1/4 cups) and Pure Vanilla Extract (1 Tbsp) extract and beat on medium speed for 4 minutes.
step 6 Beat the Butter (1/2 cup) on it's own until is nice and smooth. add in the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (4 1/4 cups) and Pure Vanilla Extract (1 Tbsp) extract and beat on medium speed for 4 minutes.
step 7
Once your cake is out of the oven let it cool COMPLETELY. Slice some layers. Spread the frosting in the layers. Then spread some frosting on top and around the cake.
step 7 Once your cake is out of the oven let it cool COMPLETELY. Slice some layers. Spread the frosting in the layers. Then spread some frosting on top and around the cake.
step 8
Serve and enjoy!
step 8 Serve and enjoy!
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Snack
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dessert
Vegetarian
Spring
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