RAINBOW CITRUS CAKE
When I was a teenager, my mother found this in either Woman's Day or Family Circle. It's been a beloved recipe in our family ever since. I have used a store-bought lemon curd in place of the lemon filling when I'm pressed for time. This is a wonderful cake for birthdays or dinner with friends.
Provided by MaryMatt1016
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Grease and flour 3 (9 inch) cake pans. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add shortening, milk, eggs and vanilla. Beat at low speed 1 minute. Beat 3 minutes more on high speed (scrape side of bowl several times). Divide batter into 3 bowls; add lemon rind and yellow food color to 1 bowl; add orange rind and yellow and red food color to 1 bowl; and add lime rind and green food color to the last bowl. Stir each just to blend. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Put layers together with lemon filling; frost top and sides with orange cream frosting. Garnish by placing the walnut halves evenly around the edge of the cake.
- LEMON FILLING:.
- Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in large saucepan. Beat 2 egg yolks and 3/4 cup water with a wire whip until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Cook until mix thickens and bubbles 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in 1/3 cup lemon juice and 2 tablespoons butter. Pour into glass bowl; cover with plastic wrap; cool completely. Spread between layers. If there's a store-bought lemon curd that you like, skip this step, and spread the lemon curd between the layers.
- ORANGE CREAM FROSTING:.
- Beat 1/2 cup butter until soft. Beat in 1 package 10x sugar (sifted) and a dash of salt until all sugar is added. Beat in 2 tablespoon orange juice, 2 tablespoon corn syrup and 2 tablespoon vanilla until spreadable. Tint orange with red and yellow food color. Frost top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.4, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 384.2, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 37.8, Protein 7.2
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Loubna Belaribi
[email protected]This recipe was a complete failure. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the glaze was too thick and sticky. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Siqou Siqou
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The citrus flavor was perfectly balanced and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this again!
DJ Dagaya
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very moist and flavorful. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the batter.
Sadaqat Jutt
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake turned out really dry. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
ANOJ Timalsina
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! The kids loved the bright colors and the adults loved the delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again for future parties.
Badshah Hussain
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think next time I'll try using a different type of flour, like almond flour or coconut flour.
Milon Nice
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. It turned out beautifully and tasted even better!
Riz Ahamed
[email protected]This cake was absolutely stunning! I made it for a baby shower and it was a huge hit. The colors were so vibrant and the cake was so moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again!
Sheikh Riyadh Feni
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The cake was dry and crumbly, and the glaze was too thick and sticky. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
ABIFARIN GAZALI
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very moist and flavorful. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the batter and glaze.
SSENYONJO PAUL
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of citrus desserts, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was surprisingly light and fluffy, and the glaze was just the right amount of tangy. Will definitely be making this again!
UNIX1970
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out perfectly! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. Definitely a keeper!
Tasha King
[email protected]This rainbow citrus cake was a delightful explosion of flavors and colors! The cake was incredibly moist and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. The citrus glaze added an extra layer of flavor and shine, making it a visually st