Best 7 Yummy Rainbow Cake Recipes

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Are you seeking to bake a dazzling and delicious treat that will add a splash of color and cheer to your next celebration? Look no further than the irresistible rainbow cake! With its vibrant layers, sweet and fluffy texture, and playful appearance, this delectable dessert is sure to steal the show and create unforgettable memories. Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the enchanting process of creating a mesmerizing rainbow cake that will tantalize taste buds and leave your guests in awe.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

YUMMY RAINBOW CAKE



Yummy Rainbow Cake image

I came up with this recipe after I sampled a similar cake at a friend's party.

Provided by Ann

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     White Cake

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 ¼ cups water
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 egg whites
½ cup multicolored sprinkles (jimmies)
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups mini candy-coated chocolate pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
  • Combine cake mix, water, oil and egg whites and beat for 2 minutes until blended. Fold in sprinkles. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cake layers to cool in pans for 30 minutes.
  • Frost cake layers with whipped topping and assemble on platter. Cover top of the cake with as many chocolate candies as possible, and surround the bottom of the cake with remaining candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 321.5 mg, Sugar 51 g

THE PERFECT CHOCOLATE CAKE



The Perfect Chocolate Cake image

Perfectly moist and delicious, every time!

Provided by Amanda Rettke

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¾ cup (210 g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (90 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup (240 g) buttermilk, (room temperature)
2 large eggs, (at room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup (112 g) vegetable oil
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup (237 g) freshly brewed coffee

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the bowl and mix until combined.
  • In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
  • With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry. With mixer still on low, add the coffee and stir just to combine, scraping the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Pour the batter into two 8-inch round prepared pans and bake for 30-40 minutes at 350°F, until a cake tester or toothpick comes out mostly clean (not wet).
  • Cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.

EASY RAINBOW CAKE...FROM SCRATCH!



Easy Rainbow Cake...From Scratch! image

HOW TO MAKE A RAINBOW CAKE FROM SCRATCH, EASILY!! FAIL-PROOF BUTTERMILK VANILLA CAKE RECIPE THAT'S DELICIOUS, EASY AND DOWNRIGHT IMPRESSIVE!

Provided by Divas Can Cook

Categories     cake     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups white granulated sugar
1 cup butter (softened)
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Food coloring: (red, yellow, blue, green)
12 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 ½ cups butter (softened (do not melt))
6 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Generously grease and flour 6 (9-inch cake pans.) I only had 3 pans so I had to bake in two rounds.
  • In a large bowl cream together sugar and butter.
  • Mix in eggs until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Mix in vanilla extract, buttermilk and heavy cream.
  • Mix in half of the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • When mixture is combined, mix in the rest of the flour.
  • Divide the batter into six bowls (about 1 cup of batter per bowl)
  • Add food coloring to each bowl to create a vibrant red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. (see note on how to make colors)
  • Pour each colored batter into the prepared pans and spread out into an even layer. (layers will be thin)
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until center is set. Do not overbake. Keep a close eye on them as some ovens run hotter and these are thin layers.
  • Remove from oven and let cakes cool in the pan until pans are warm enough to touch.
  • Run a spatula around the edges of the pans to loosen the cake and then very carefully remove the cakes from the pans.
  • Place on a cooling rack and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile make the cream cheese frosting by creaming together cream cheese and butter.
  • Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Place the violet layer down first and frost. Followed by the blue layer, green layer, yellow layer, orange layer and finally the red layer. (frost between each layer)
  • Place a thin coat of the icing on the cake to create a crumb coat. This will make the cake even all around and seal any loose crumbs.
  • Once the crumb coat is set, finish frosting the cake.
  • Slice & serve!
  • (To create more defined layers of frosting between the colors, place the frosted cake in the fridge to allow the cream cheese frosting to firm up before slicing)

RAINBOW LAYER CAKE



Rainbow Layer Cake image

You'll be proud to make and serve a cake that's as much fun as this one. Rainbow layer cake is surprisingly easy to create, thanks to a little help from Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ vanilla cake mix and Betty Crocker™ classic gel food colors.

Provided by By Angie McGowan

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ vanilla cake mix
2 cups water
1 cup vegetable oil
6 eggs
2 packages (2.7 oz each) Betty Crocker™ classic gel food colors
1 cup shortening
1 cup butter, softened
1 bag (2 lb) powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 to 4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among 6 small bowls, about 1 1/3 cups each.
  • Using food colors, tint batter in 1 bowl blue, 1 bowl red, 1 bowl green, 1 bowl yellow, 1 bowl orange (using red and yellow) and 1 bowl purple (using blue and red).
  • Refrigerate 3 colors of batter until ready to bake. Pour remaining 3 colors of batter into cake pans.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center and begins to pull away from side of pan. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling racks; cool completely.
  • Wash cake pans. Bake and cool remaining 3 cake layers as directed.
  • In large bowl, beat shortening and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light yellow. On low speed, gradually beat in powdered sugar. Beat in vanilla. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until frosting is smooth. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
  • Trim rounded tops off cakes to level, if needed. On serving plate, place purple cake layer. Spread with frosting to within 1/4 inch of edge. Repeat with blue, green, yellow, orange and red cake layers. Spread light coat of frosting on top and side of cake to seal in crumbs, then frost with remaining frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1280, Carbohydrate 163 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 13, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 810 mg, Sugar 127 g, TransFat 1 g

RAINBOW CAKE



Rainbow Cake image

Not only is this rainbow cake beautiful and colorful, but it also tastes really delicious. Made from my famous white velvet cake recipe and easy buttercream, this rainbow cake makes the perfect special occasion cake! *note* if you adjust the cake pan size using the calculator, keep in mind that the pans should only be filled halfway (1" tall) so the layers are not too big. The calculator is formulated for 2" tall layers.

Provided by Elizabeth Marek

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 21

24 oz cake flour
24 oz granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
10 oz egg whites (room temperature)
6 oz vegetable oil
18 oz buttermilk (room temperature or slightly warm)
12 oz butter (unsalted and softened)
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
8 oz pasteurized egg whites
32 oz powdered sugar
32 oz unsalted butter (softened but not melted)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1 dot purple food coloring (to make the buttercream white)
5 oz white candy melts
1 oz chocolate candy melts
1 oz hot water
1 tsp Truly mad plastics super gold dust
1/4 tsp everclear or vodka (or lemon extract)

Steps:

  • NOTE: It is SUPER IMPORTANT that all the room temperature ingredients listed above are room temperature and measured by weight so that the ingredients mix and incorporate correctly. Heat oven to 335º F/168º C
  • Prepare six ( 8"x2") cake pans with cake goop and place a round piece of parchment paper in the bottom of the pan for easy removal of the cake
  • Combine 8 oz of the buttermilk and the oil together and set aside.
  • Combine the remaining buttermilk, egg whites, and vanilla together, whisk to break up the eggs and set aside.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Mix 10 seconds to combine.
  • Add your softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix on low until mixture resembles coarse sand (about 30 seconds).
  • Add in your milk/oil mixture and let mix until dry ingredients are moistened and then bump up to med (setting 4 on my KitchenAid) and let mix for 2 full minutes to develop the cake's structure. If you don't let your cake mix on this step your cake could collapse.
  • Scrape your bowl and then reduce speed to low. Add in your egg white/milk mixture in three batches, letting the batter mix for 15 seconds between additions. Scrape down the sides again to make sure everything has incorporated.
  • Divide your batter into 6 bowls. Weigh 15 ounces of batter for each bowl.
  • Color each bowl with your Electric food colors. 1/2 tsp for pink for the pink layer, 1/4 tsp yellow plus 1/4 tsp orange for orange layer, 1/2 tsp yellow for yellow layer, 1/4 tsp yellow plus 1/2 tsp green for green layer, 1/2 tsp blue for blue layer, 1/4 tsp pink and 1/2 tsp purple for the purple layer.
  • Bake your layers for 20-24 minutes or until the edges JUST start pulling away from the cake pan. Do not under-bake or the middle of the cake will collapse.
  • IMMEDIATELY TAP PAN FIRMLY on countertop once to release the steam from the cake. This stops the cake from shrinking.
  • Let cakes cool for 10 minutes inside the pan before flipping them out. The cake will shrink a bit and that is normal. Freeze your cake layers 30-60 minutes before trimming your cakes. Frost and fill with buttercream frosting.
  • After your buttercream is smooth, place the cake back into the fridge for 15 minutes before you apply your drip.
  • Wait for your drip to set before painting with gold paint. Finish the cake with buttercream rosettes and more sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 853 kcal, Carbohydrate 92 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 52 g, SaturatedFat 34 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 365 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 70 g

RAINBOW CAKE



Rainbow cake image

This impressive rainbow cake is the perfect celebration and party centrepiece. It's deceptively simple to make too - all you need is basic cake ingredients and a rainbow of food colouring! You will need 6 x 20cm/8in loose bottom sandwich cake tins (approximately 4cm/1½in deep), a 20cm/8in and a 30cm/12in cake board, 2 non-slip cake mats trimmed to about 18cm/7in and 25cm/10in diameter, a turntable, a cake side scraper and 6 medium-sized piping bags.

Provided by Chris Murphy

Categories     Cakes and baking

Yield Serves 12-18

Number Of Ingredients 11

500g/1lb 2oz salted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing the tins
500g/1lb 2oz caster sugar
10 large free-range eggs, lightly beaten
3 tbsp vanilla extract
500g/1lb 2oz self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting the tins
500g/1lb 2oz salted butter, at room temperature
1kg/2lb 4oz icing sugar
3 tbsp vanilla extract
2 splashes milk
food colouring paste, in pink, purple, yellow, green, orange and blue
multi-coloured sprinkles or funfetti

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 170C/150C Fan/Gas 3. Grease 6 x 20cm/8in loose bottom sandwich cake tins (approximately 4cm/1½in deep) and line the bottoms with greaseproof paper. Dust the tins with flour, then shake out the excess.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together in a stand mixer or with a handheld electric whisk on a high speed until pale and fluffy. Turn the mixer to low speed and add the eggs bit by bit, mixing on high speed after each addition. Add the vanilla, then add half of the flour. Mix until combined, then add the rest of the flour and mix until you have a smooth cake batter.
  • Divide the batter equally between 6 medium-sized bowls and add dashes of each of the food colourings. Mix until you have a pink, yellow, orange, green, blue and purple batter. Pour each colour into one of the prepared tins and bake for approximately 25 minutes, turning after 18 minutes so they colour evenly. Once baked, cool the cakes on a wire rack, then wrap in cling film and store in the fridge.
  • To make the buttercream, place the salted butter in the bowl of an electric mixer. Sift the icing sugar on top, bring the mixture together at a low speed, then beat at high speed for a few minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and beat to combine.
  • Remove the cakes from the fridge and trim the domes off so they are flat. Discard the off cuts. Place the 18cm/7in non-slip mat on the turntable and put the 20cm/8in cake board on top. Put a dab of buttercream on the cake board and place the purple sponge on top. Spread a ¾cm/½in thick layer of buttercream on the top, then place the blue sponge on top. Repeat this process for the green, yellow, orange and pink sponges until you have assembled the whole cake with five layers of buttercream in between. The final top sponge should have the base facing upward. Gently press the top of the stack to ensure the cake is level and free of air bubbles. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  • Using a knife or a cheese grater, trim the sides of the cake to within a few millimetres of the cake board it's sitting on. Add a splash of milk to the buttercream and beat for 30 seconds to loosen. Put 2 spoons of the buttercream on the top of the cake, then spread the buttercream towards the edges and down the sides with a palette knife. Scrape of any excess and discard. This layer should be very thin, almost translucent in parts. Return the cake to the fridge for 10 minutes.
  • Divide the remaining buttercream into 6 equal portions and place in bowls. Colour the buttercream in the same way you coloured the cake batter, then place each colour into a separate piping bag.
  • Put the 25cm/10in non-slip mat on the turntable and place the 30cm/12in cake board on top, along with the cake. Pipe concentric rings of each colour buttercream around the outside of the cake, in the same order as the picture. Add enough pink buttercream to cover the top of the cake. Scrape the excess buttercream off the sides of the cake using the side scraper. Turn the turntable in a fluid motion while ensuring you keep the blade at a 45 degree angle against the side of the cake with your other hand. Repeat until you have a nice smooth finish.
  • Using your palette knife, carefully brush any excess buttercream that's gathered at the rim of the cake towards the centre, aiming all the time for sharp edges, straight sides and a flat top. If the buttercream has 'torn' in places, dip your palette knife in hot water and use that to smooth over any imperfections. Put the cake back in the fridge for 10 minutes, or until you're ready for the next stage.
  • Put the cake directly on the turntable. Pipe 6 swirls on top of the cake with your remaining colours and sprinkle them with the multi-coloured sprinkles.

RAINBOW CAKE



Rainbow Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 20 to 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Nonstick cooking spray
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
10 large eggs, at room temperature
Seeds from 2 vanilla bean pods
2 1/2 cups milk
Gel food coloring in red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple
6 cups American Buttercream (1 1/2 recipes), recipe follows
2 1/2 cups seedless raspberry jam
6 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as necessary
4 sticks (2 cups) butter, softened, or more as necessary
1/4 cup whole milk
Seeds from 1 vanilla bean pod
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray the bottom and sides of six 8-inch round cake pans; dust with flour and tap out excess.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the butter, sugar and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light in color and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla seeds, until combined.
  • Transfer the creamed mixture to a very large mixing bowl, then alternate folding in the flour mixture and the milk with a spatula, adding the flour in 3 additions and the milk in 2, starting and ending with the flour, just until smooth. Divide the batter equally among 6 mixing bowls. Using gel food colors, tint each bowl with one of the colors of the rainbow. Pour each color into its own prepared cake pan.
  • Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool the cakes in the pans on a rack for 10 minutes, then remove the cakes to the rack to cool completely.
  • Level the tops of any cake layers that have domed by slicing the domes off with a serrated knife. Put some buttercream into a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip. Put the bottom cake layer onto a cake plate. Pipe around the edge of the cake layer to create a frosting "dam." Fill the center with a thin layer of jam (about 1/2 cup). Top with another cake layer and repeat until you have stacked and filled all the layers. Frost the outside of the cake with the remaining buttercream and decorate as desired.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk, vanilla seeds and salt. Beat on low speed for a while. When the sugar is incorporated, turn the speed up and beat until the buttercream is fluffy and smooth. If it's too wet, add a bit more confectioners' sugar. If it's too stiff, add a bit more butter. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl once or twice to make sure everything is combined.
  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Rewhip cold buttercream before using.

Tips:

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help the batter to mix more evenly.
  • Use high-quality food coloring to get vibrant colors in your cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake layers in the center of the oven to ensure even cooking.
  • Let the cake layers cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • When frosting the cake, start with a crumb coat. This will help to seal in any loose crumbs and make the cake easier to decorate.
  • Be creative with your decorations! You can use sprinkles, candies, or even fresh flowers to add a personal touch to your cake.

Conclusion:

The rainbow cake is a classic dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavor, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Be sure to follow the tips above to make sure your rainbow cake turns out perfect.

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