Best 7 Easy Tie Dye Cake Recipes

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Tie dye, a vibrant and playful pattern, is not only limited to clothing and art, but it can also be a delightful treat for your taste buds in the form of a delectable "Tie Dye Cake." This creative and visually appealing cake combines colorful layers of batter, swirled together to resemble a tie dye design, making it a perfect centerpiece for any celebration. With its eye-catching appearance and irresistible flavor, the "Easy Tie Dye Cake" is sure to be a hit among bakers of all levels. So, grab your whisk and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the simple steps and ingredients needed to create this delightful masterpiece.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOW TO TIE DYE CAKE



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Making this beautiful tie dye cake recipe is so much easier than you think. Also, it's easily adapted to make a tie dye sheet cake or even tie dye cupcakes. Finish it off with the icing of your choice!

Provided by Jacqueline

Time 41m

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 Box vanilla cake mix + ingredients to make it (from the box)
Gel food coloring (colors of choice)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F for metal and glass pan(s) or 325°F for dark or coated pan(s). Grease sides and bottom of pan(s) and flour lightly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ingredients from the box cake mix. BE SURE TO USE ONLY EGG WHITES SO THAT THE MIX STAYS WHITE INSTEAD OF YELLOW.
  • Divide the cake batter into as many bowls as you want colors.
  • Drop 1-2 drops of gel food coloring into each different bowl. Mix each bowl until the desired color is achieved for each bowl.
  • In the cake pan, scoop ¼ cup cake mix batter (first color) and pour into pan. This will be your "base color." (If you are using a long pan, place two round scoops, so there are two round scoops side-by-side.)
  • Drop the next color in a ¼ cup scoop on top of the base color. Repeat process with all colors, pouring them on top of each other, until the cake mix is gone.
  • Bake cake according to package directions. Add 3-5 minutes to bake time for dark or coated pan(s). Cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the middle is clean. Cool completely before assembling and icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 2 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 381 grams sodium, Sugar 23 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

TIE-DYE CHEESECAKE



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This outrageous psychedelic cheesecake is an ode to all the tie-dye of the 1960s. Making the vibrant swirls is much easier to do than it looks; all you need is a wooden skewer -- groovy!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 10h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 18 whole crackers)
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
Pinch fine salt
Three 11.5-ounce containers whipped cream cheese
1 1/4 cups sugar
One 16-ounce container sour cream, at room temperature
1 cup heavy cream
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Neon blue, pink and purple food coloring
Yellow food coloring
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.
  • For the crust: Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar and salt and press into bottom of a 10-inch springform pan. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool completely. Wrap up the bottom and sides of pan with a large piece of foil and put in a large roasting pan.
  • For the filling: Beat the cream cheese and sugar, in a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the sour cream and mix until just combined. Add the heavy cream and mix until just combined. Mix in the eggs, by hand, 1 at time. Then mix in the vanilla, lemon juice, by hand as well, until just combined. (Overmixing can turn your cheesecake into a souffle.)
  • Using a ladle, divide the cheesecake batter into 4 separate bowls. Dye each a separate color; blue, pink, purple and yellow. Add enough food coloring so that the colors are very vibrant and intense.
  • Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the crust, alternating the colors, until all the batter has been scooped. Use a wooden skewer and drag it through the colors to marble them for tie-dye effect, making sure the skewer reaches down to the bottom of the pan. Transfer the pan to the roasting pan. Add enough hot water to come about halfway up the side of the springform pan.
  • Bake until the outside of the cake is set and the center is still slightly loose, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave the cheesecake in the oven for another hour. Remove the cheesecake from the roasting pan to a cooling rack. Run a knife around the edge and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
  • Unmold the cheesecake and transfer to a serving plate or cake stand. Serve slices with a dollop of whipped cream.

"TIE-DYE" CUPCAKES



Planning a retro party? These colorful cupcakes, made conveniently with Betty Crocker® cake mix, would be far out!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
Betty Crocker™ gel food colors or paste food colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple)
2 containers (1 lb each) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy white frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place white paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • Make cake batter as directed on box for cupcakes, using water, oil and eggs. Divide batter evenly among 6 medium bowls. Add a different food color to each bowl to make red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. Place 1 level teaspoon of each color batter into each muffin cup, layering colors in order of rainbow-red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. Do not stir! Each cup will be about half full.
  • Bake 17 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans; place on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, divide frosting evenly among 3 medium bowls. Tint 1 red, 1 yellow and 1 blue with food colors. Refrigerate about 30 minutes.
  • In large (16-inch) disposable decorating bag fitted with #6 star tip, place spoonfuls of each color of frosting side by side, alternating colors and working up from tip of bag. Do not mix colors together. Starting at 12 o'clock on outer edge of each cupcake and using constant pressure on bag, pipe frosting clockwise for 3 rotations, working toward center and ending in small peak. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 2 g

HOW TO MAKE A TIE DYED CAKE



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How to Make a Tie Dyed Cake. This psychedelic-looking cake looks great for any occasion, including a child's birthday or any party where a rainbow of colors will be appreciated. What's more, it's absolutely delicious!Makes 6-8 servings....

Provided by wikiHow

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 box white cake mix
1 box classic gel food color
12 ounce (355ml) clear soda; for example, 7-Up or Sprite

Steps:

  • Pour the cake mix into a mixing bowl. Add the clear soda and whisk until the cake mix has completely dissolved in the soda. (You will see a bit of foam in the beginning, but don't worry, this will go away as you continue to whisk).
  • Do not follow the box instructions for cake if you are using a boxed cake mix. Just use the powdered cake mix.
  • Divide the batter into six bowls. Make sure you give Bowl 1 the most batter and gradually decrease your batter amount in each consecutive bowl. Bowl 6 should contain the least amount of cake mix.
  • Choose your desired colors. Squeeze about a dime (10 pence) sized (0.705 inch or 17.91 mm) amount of one color in Bowl 1. Continue doing this with the other colors for the rest of the bowls. Mix the colors into the cake mix.
  • Pour half of Bowl 1 into the middle of the baking pan. Don't worry about spreading it out.
  • Pour half of Bowl 2 directly on the top middle of the first layer. Continue doing this with bowls 3 to 6. After you pour in your last bowl, you should see that the cake mix starts to take the shape of the baking pan.
  • Repeat this layering for the second baking pan, but reverse the order of the colors. This will add visual texture to the cut cake.
  • Bake at 350ºF/180ºC for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stick a toothpick into the middle of the cakes to make sure it is done baking. If the toothpick comes out clean, then it's finished!
  • Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
  • Serve. If wished, frost the cake. Otherwise, it's fine on its own, as the many colors will make it interesting enough.

TIE DYE CAKE



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This tie dye cake is not difficult to prepare because you start with a cake mix and canned frosting. Get the cool colors with McCormick® Assorted NEON! Food Colors & Egg Dye.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Cake and Cupcakes,

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix
1 tsp McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
McCormick® Assorted NEON! Food Colors & Egg Dye
1 tsp McCormick® Raspberry Extract
1/4 tsp McCormick® Pure Lemon Extract
1/4 tsp McCormick® Pure Orange Extract
2 cans (16 ounces each) white frosting

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix as directed on package, using egg whites. Divide batter evenly among 4 medium bowls. Add vanilla and 20 drops (about 1/4 teaspoon) neon purple food color to first bowl. Add raspberry flavor and 20 drops (about 1/4 teaspoon) neon blue food color to second bowl. Add lemon extract and 20 drops (about 1/4 teaspoon) neon pink food color to third bowl. Add orange extract and 20 drops (about 1/4 teaspoon) neon green food color to fourth bowl. Stir until batters are evenly tinted.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of batter randomly into 2 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans. Bake as directed on package. Cool cakes on wire rack.
  • Fill and frost cake layers with white frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 Calories

TIE-DYE MACARON CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Tie-Dye Macaron Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Peace, love, and macaron magic! Paint the inside of a piping bag with your favorite colors to create swirly multi-colored macaron shells. Then, fill with white chocolate ganache and halved strawberries for a cake unlike any other. Impress your friends and family with this must-have dessert at your next baby shower, bridal shower, or birthday party.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups superfine almond flour
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
6 large egg whites, room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 drops yellow gel food coloring
pink gel food coloring
orange gel food coloring
blue gel food coloring
green gel food coloring
2 cups white chocolate chip, or chopped bars
1 cup heavy cream
8 large strawberries, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Using a fine-mesh sieve, sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar into a medium bowl. 2. Discard any large chunks that remain in the sieve. Thoroughly mix the dry ingredients together until all one color.
  • In a large bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  • Add ⅓ of the granulated sugar and salt beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Add another third of the sugar and salt, and beat again until stiff peaks return. Add the remaining sugar and salt, and beat until the egg whites are shiny and fluffy.
  • Add the almond flour mixture to the bowl with the egg whites. With a rubber spatula, fold to incorporate into the egg whites, 35-45 strokes, or until the batter falls on itself but a slight peak remains. Fold in the vanilla and yellow food coloring, being careful not to overmix.
  • Fit an extra-large piping bag with a large, round tip. Cut off the tip right above the opening of the piping tip. Using a paintbrush or skewer, paint the inside of the piping bag with the pink, orange, green, and blue gel food coloring, working carefully so the colors do not overlap and muddle together. Carefully transfer the yellow macaron batter into the piping bag using an ice cream scoop.
  • Trace a 7-inch (17 G) circle onto 2 sheets of parchment paper and tear off a third unmarked sheet. Dab a small amount of macaron batter in the corners of 3 rimmed baking sheets to prevent the paper from sliding around, then flip the parchment over onto the pans.
  • Fill each circle with the batter. Carefully tap the baking sheet on a flat surface 2-3 times to smooth the batter and release any air bubbles, then use the tip of a skewer or toothpick to pop any remaining bubbles on the surface. Using the remaining batter, pipe small 3-inch round macarons onto the remaining baking sheet. Let the macarons rest at room temperature for 45-60 minutes, until a skin forms on the surface and the batter no longer sticks to your finger when gently brushed over the tops.
  • Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • Bake the small macarons for 17-18 minutes and the large macarons or 28-30 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges. Gently remove the macarons from the baking sheet and let cool completely on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  • Make the white chocolate ganache filling: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate and cream. MIcrowave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth, 2-3 minutes total.
  • Transfer the ganache to the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes, or until just thick enough to pipe. 13. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with an open star tip.
  • Flip a large macaron shell over so the flat side is facing up and place on a cake platter. Arrange the halved strawberries around the edge of the bottom macaron, leaving ¼-½ inch (6 ml - 1.24 cm) of space between each one. Pipe rosettes of ganache in the spaces between the strawberries and one large rosette in the center of the macaron. Top with the remaining large macaron shell. Fill the mini macarons with a small amount of ganache, then sandwich together. Reserve the remaining ganache in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the cake.
  • Transfer the large macaron cake and small macarons to the refrigerator to settle and fuse together, at least 8 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • Pipe small rosettes of ganache on top of the macaron cake, then place the small macarons on top. Decorate with more halved strawberries and white chocolate ganache rosettes.
  • Note: If superfine almond flour is not available, add the almond flour to a food processor and pulse until very finely ground before making the batter.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 70 grams

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE TIE DYE SWISS ROLL CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Red, White, And Blue Tie Dye Swiss Roll Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Enjoy a swirly slice of Fourth of July fun with this red, white, and blue tie-dye dessert. It's a colorful sponge cake filled with sweet whipped cream and sprinkles rolled up into a log. Top with more whipped cream and more sprinkles because we're Tasty and that's what we do. You'll be feeling like a firework with every bite.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
6 large eggs, white and yolks separated
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
4 teaspoons McCormick® vanilla extract, divided
1 cup all purpose flour, divided
½ teaspoon kosher salt
4 drops red gel food coloring
4 drops blue gel food coloring
⅔ cup powdered sugar, divided, plus 2 tablespoons
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
4 tablespoons red white and blue sprinkle mix, divided
piping bag, fitted with medium open star tip

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 13 x 18-inch rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric hand mixer on high speed until they are light and foamy and hold soft peaks, 3-4 minutes. With the mixer running, slowly pour in ⅓ cup granulated sugar. Continue mixing for 2-3 minutes more, until the whites hold medium peaks.
  • Add the egg yolks and remaining ⅔ cup (135 g) granulated sugar to a large bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer on high speed until pale yellow, 3-4 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla and mix until combined, about 1 minute.
  • Add half the whipped egg whites to the egg yolk mixture. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until mostly combined. Add the remaining egg whites and fold until evenly distributed.
  • Sift in ½ cup flour and the salt. Fold until the batter is mostly smooth. Sift in the remaining ½ cup (60 g) flour and fold until combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between 3 medium bowls. Add the red food coloring to one bowl and the blue food coloring to another and mix until combined.
  • Starting in one corner of the prepared baking sheet, scoop ¼ cup red batter, then scoop ¼ cup blue batter onto the center of the red batter, then scoop ¼ cup white batter onto the center of the blue batter to make a bullseye. Make another bullseye directly next to the first, beginning with blue batter, then white, then red. Make the next bullseye beginning with white batter, then red, then blue. Repeat, alternating colors and working around the pan until completely covered and all of the batter is used. If there are any gaps in the batter, use a knife to carefully nudge the batter to fill in.
  • Starting in the center of each bullseye, use a knife to drag the batter outwards 5-6 times to create a tie-dye effect.
  • Bake for 11-13 minutes, until fluffy and the cake springs back when gently pressed. Remove from the oven and run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake. Let cool for exactly 10 minutes.
  • Drape a kitchen towel over the cake and dust with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar. Flip the towel over, dust with another tablespoon of powdered sugar, and set a wire rack or large cutting board on top. Carefully invert the cake onto the rack, peel back the parchment from the bottom. Starting from a short end, carefully roll the cake into a log with the towel inside. Refrigerate the cake for 1 hour.
  • While the cake is chilling, make the whipped cream filling: Add the heavy cream to a medium bowl. Whip with an electric hand mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes, until medium peaks form. Add the remaining ⅔ cup powdered sugar and remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix for 30-60 seconds more, until combined and just stiff. Transfer ½ cup of the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a medium open star tip and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread the remaining whipped cream evenly over the cake. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sprinkles over the whipped cream. Roll the cake up again, leaving the towel behind. Chill the cake for at least 1 hour, or up to 12 hours, to set.
  • Transfer the cake to a serving platter. Use a serrated knife to trim about 1 inch (2.54 cm) off each end to expose the spiral (save the scraps for snacking). Use the piping bag filled with whipped cream to pipe a coil of whipped cream down the center of the top of the cake, about 1½ inches (3.8 cm) wide. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sprinkles over the whipped cream.
  • When ready to serve, cut with a serrated knife, cleaning the blade between each slice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 30 grams

Tips for Making a Tie-Dye Cake:

  • Use a light-colored cake mix: This will help the colors show up more vibrantly.
  • Divide the batter into several bowls: This will allow you to create different colors of batter.
  • Use food coloring gel: This will give you more intense colors than liquid food coloring.
  • Add a little bit of vinegar to each bowl of batter: This will help the colors to spread more easily.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan in a random pattern: This will create the tie-dye effect.
  • Bake the cake according to the recipe instructions: Be careful not to overbake it, or it will be dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a white frosting: This will help to show off the colors of the cake.
  • Decorate the cake with sprinkles, candy, or other decorations of your choice: This will make the cake even more festive.

Conclusion:

Tie-dye cake is a fun and easy way to add some color to your next party or gathering. With a little bit of creativity, you can create a cake that is truly unique and eye-catching. So next time you're looking for a dessert that is sure to impress, give tie-dye cake a try!

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