Rainbow Layer Cake: Irresistibly Colorful & Joyfully Delicious
Delight your senses with this vibrant and delightful Rainbow Layer Cake, perfect for any celebration!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk until fully combined.
- Divide the batter into separate bowls and add food coloring to each, mixing until desired shades are achieved.
- Pour the colored batters into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For best results, use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Rainbow Layer Cake, colorful cake, dessert