Pastel Rainbow Layer Cake Recipe

July 09, 2023 Post a Comment

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Are you looking for a showstopper? Something that will make everyone ooh and aah and ask for seconds? Then a rainbow cake is the perfect choice. A rainbow layer cake is a cake with colorful layers, making it look like a rainbow. This recipe will show you how to make a beautiful pastel rainbow layer cake that’s perfect for a special occasion!

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
Food coloring in pastel shades of your choice
3/4 cup butter, softened
6 cups confectioner’s sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk

Instructions

Cake

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.

In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Divide the batter among 6 bowls, adding a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to create your desired colors. Pour each color into a prepared pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Frosting

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and confectioner's sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and milk until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Add more milk or confectioner's sugar if needed to achieve the desired consistency.

To assemble the cake, place one layer on a plate or cake stand. Spread with frosting, then top with the next layer. Continue with the remaining layers, frosting the top and sides of the cake. Decorate the cake with sprinkles, if desired.

Nutrition

This cake contains 514 calories, 25 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat, 68 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 44 grams of sugar, and 7 grams of protein. This cake also contains 514 milligrams of sodium, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

This cake is best served the day it is made, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To make it ahead of time, bake the cake layers and freeze them, then assemble and frost the cake on the day it will be served.

Make sure to enjoy this beautiful and delicious pastel rainbow layer cake with your family and friends. It’s sure to be a hit!