Almond Rainbow Cake

The rainbow cake became popular in the 1960s during the rise of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and has since become a symbol of pride and celebration.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Almond Rainbow Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 4 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Almond extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• as needed Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
• 2 cup Whipped cream
• for garnish Rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. 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 almond extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Divide the batter evenly into six bowls.
5. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix until well combined.
6. Spoon a small amount of each colored batter into the prepared cake pans, creating a rainbow effect.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cakes are completely cool, stack them on top of each other, spreading whipped cream between each layer.
10. Frost the outside of the cake with whipped cream and garnish with rainbow sprinkles.
11. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.