Rainbow cake with vanilla buttercream icing

Rainbow cakes are often associated with LGBTQ+ pride celebrations, as the rainbow flag is a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and diversity.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Rainbow cake with vanilla buttercream icing

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

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

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (for buttercream icing)
• 4 cup Powdered sugar (for buttercream icing)
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for buttercream icing)
• 2 tablespoon Milk (for buttercream icing)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 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. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly into 6 bowls. Add a different food coloring to each bowl and mix well.
6. Spoon each colored batter into the prepared cake pans, alternating colors to create a rainbow effect.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the milk and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of buttercream icing on top. Repeat with the remaining cake layers.
11. Decorate the top of the cake with additional buttercream icing and sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles, if desired.
12. Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
13. Slice and serve the rainbow cake with vanilla buttercream icing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 50g

Protein 4g8%

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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.