Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of our Pot of Gold Rainbow Cake, a stunning dessert that brings joy to any celebration. With vibrant layers of fluffy cake and luscious frosting, this treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also a deliciously sweet experience for your taste buds. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because, this easy-to-make cake will leave your guests enchanted and smiling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 5 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Food coloring gels (various colors)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter into bowls for each color. Mix in food coloring gels to achieve desired hues.
- Pour each colored batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble by layering cakes with frosting in between; frost the outside and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg