How do I make a rainbow cake that will amaze my guests?

Add a pop of color to your baking repertoire and make a jaw-dropping rainbow cake. We'll guide you through the step-by-step process of creating layers of vibrant goodness. Get ready to taste the rainbow!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, how do I make a rainbow cake that will amaze my guests. Items include: all-purpose flour baking powder salt granulated sugar unsalted butter large eggs vanilla extract milk gel food coloring small baking pans mixing bowls measuring cups and spoons whisk electric mixer spatula cooling rack cake stand or platter

all-purpose flour 2 ½ cups
baking powder 2 ½ teaspoons
salt ½ teaspoon
granulated sugar 1 ½ cups
unsalted butter ¾ cup
large eggs 3
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
milk 1 ¼ cups
gel food coloring in rainbow colors
small baking pans 6
mixing bowls multiple
measuring cups and spoons as needed
whisk 1
electric mixer 1
spatula 1
cooling rack 1
cake stand or platter 1

Take note
Exercise caution when handling hot oven and sharp objects. Make sure to follow all safety guidelines and handle ingredients with care.

1

Gather the Ingredients and Tools

Collect the following items: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened), 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 ¼ cups milk, gel food coloring (in rainbow colors), 6 small baking pans, mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, whisk, electric mixer, spatula, cooling rack, and a cake stand or platter.

2

Prepare the Batter

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Gradually add flour mixture and milk, alternating between the two, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

3

Color the Batter

Divide the batter equally into six bowls. Add gel food coloring to each bowl, using a different color for each bowl. Mix well until the colors are vibrant and evenly distributed.

4

Bake the Layers

Grease and flour the baking pans. Spoon each colored batter into its own pan, spreading it evenly. Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Transfer the cakes to a cooling rack to cool completely.

5

Assemble the Rainbow Cake

Once the cakes have cooled, place the purple cake layer on your cake stand or platter. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Continue stacking the cake layers in rainbow order, spreading frosting between each layer. After you've stacked all the layers, frost the outside of the cake with a thin layer of frosting, known as the crumb coat. This will help seal in any loose crumbs. Refrigerate the cake for about 30 minutes to allow the crumb coat to set. Once the crumb coat is set, frost the cake with the remaining frosting, creating a smooth and even finish. You can also decorate the top with rainbow sprinkles or any desired cake decorations.