PASTEL FOUR-LAYER CAKE
Bryan Anderson of Granite Falls, Minnesota recalls, "My mother made this special birthday cake for me and my sister as we were growing up. It looks as good as it tastes and it easier to make than you would think."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake according to the package directions, using two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , In small saucepan, combine flour and salt. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cover and refrigerate until cooled completely. , In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk mixture; beat until light and fluffy. , Divide frosting equally among four bowls, with 1-1/4 cups in each. To the first bowl, add 2-3 drops yellow food coloring and lemon extract until blended. To second bowl, add 2-3 drops red food coloring and peppermint extract. To third bowl, add 2-3 drops green food coloring and almond extract. To the last bowl, add the cocoa and vanilla. , Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with green frosting. Top with the second layer; spread with yellow frosting. Top with the third layer; spread with pink frosting. Top with remaining cake layer; spread with cocoa frosting. Do not frost sides of cake.
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Eniola Adelaja
[email protected]This cake was so bad, I threw it in the trash. It was dry, crumbly, and the frosting was like plastic. I would not recommend this recipe to my worst enemy.
Kelly Goycoolea
[email protected]This cake was a complete waste of time and ingredients. It was dry, dense, and the frosting was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Dev Khan
[email protected]This cake is the worst cake I've ever had. It was dry, tasteless, and the frosting was like glue. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Knox Nkuna
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get it right. The cake always turns out dry and the frosting is too sweet.
Alan Grimoldi
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The cake was dry and the frosting was runny. I would not recommend this recipe.
John Kaman
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. However, the frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Afolayan Gbenga
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend using a different cake recipe.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Nadeem Stylish
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy and sweet. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Awais Hafeez
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or just a weekend treat.
Grace Angel
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a box mix for the cake and made the frosting from scratch. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy and sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Momotaz Aktar
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted delicious. I would definitely make it again for a special occasion.
Leehart Channel
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was so moist and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Karen Wright
[email protected]This pastel four-layer cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and festive cake.