Rainbow cake

A Rainbow Cake is a fun and vibrant cake that’s perfect for birthdays or any celebratory occasion. Here’s a recipe to create a beautiful, multi-colored cake:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Gel food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Gel food coloring (for decorating, optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake Batter:

   • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour six 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
   • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
   • Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
   • Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

2. Divide and Color the Batter:

   • Divide Batter: Divide the batter evenly among six bowls.
   • Add Coloring: Add a few drops of different gel food coloring to each bowl and mix until you achieve the desired colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple).

3. Bake the Cake Layers:

   • Pour Batter: Pour each colored batter into a separate cake pan, spreading it evenly.
   • Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

4. Prepare the Frosting:

   • Beat Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
   • Add Sugar and Cream: Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy. If desired, divide the frosting and add different colors to match your cake layers.

5. Assemble the Cake:

   • Layer and Frost: Place one layer of cake on a serving plate or cake board. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Add the next layer of cake and repeat with the frosting until all layers are stacked.
   • Frost the Cake: Frost the outside of the cake with a thin crumb coat of frosting. Chill the cake for 30 minutes to set the crumb coat. Then frost the cake with a final coat of frosting, smoothing it out as desired.

6. Decorate (optional):

   • Add Decorations: If you want, you can pipe additional decorations or use sprinkles on top.

7. Serve:

   • Slice and Enjoy: Slice the cake to reveal the beautiful rainbow layers inside and enjoy!

This Rainbow Cake is not only visually stunning but also a delicious treat that’s sure to be a hit at any party!