Description
Rainbow Birthday Cake is a vibrant, multi-layered treat that brings joy to any celebration. Bursting with colorful layers and delicious flavors, this cake transforms ordinary gatherings into extraordinary experiences. Each slice unveils a delightful surprise of fluffy vanilla cake paired with creamy frosting, making it perfect for birthdays or special occasions. Easy to customize for any theme, this cake is sure to leave your guests enchanted and smiling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet)
- Buttercream frosting (for decoration)
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients with milk until smooth.
- Divide batter into six bowls; color each portion with food coloring.
- Pour batter into prepared pans (one color per pan) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let layers cool completely before frosting them with buttercream and decorating with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg