RAINBOW LAYER CAKE
This bright, multihued cake is a festive addition to any party. For a full-color effect, dye the layers to match a rainbow or let your imagination take flight. Create your own palette by tinting the cake layers to coordinate with the jimmies, nonpareils, or dragees of your choice.
Provided by Jackie Alpers
Categories dessert
Yield 1 six-layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line six 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until foamy, about 2 minutes. Increase mixer speed to high and continue beating until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes more.
- In another large mixing bowl, cream butter and the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy and increased in volume, about 5 minutes. Add applesauce, vanilla, and eggs and mix on medium speed for 1 minute more.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to butter mixture and mix on medium speed for 1 minute. Pour in 3/4 cup water and mix to combine. Fold in egg whites with a large spatula.
- Divide batter evenly among 6 small bowls. Starting with the lightest color, tint batter with food coloring, whisking in a few drops at a time until the desired intensity is reached. Pour each of the colored batters into a different parchment-lined cake pan (each should be half full) and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Stack layers according to the colors of the rainbow, spreading a thin layer buttercream between each. Using an offset spatula, frost the whole cake with a thin layer of buttercream.
- Place cake on a freezer-safe plate. Freeze for 15 minutes, or until buttercream is firm. Remove from freezer and cover cake in sprinkles. See how to cover a cake in sprinkles.
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LOKII_
lokii_@yahoo.comThis recipe looks delicious!
Connor Donnelly
cd@hotmail.frI can't wait to try this recipe.
Scott Compton
s.c69@hotmail.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Jovayer Islam
jovayer.islam@hotmail.comThis cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.
Ashani Maduwanthi
maduwanthi_a61@yahoo.comOverall, I was happy with this recipe. The cake was delicious and the instructions were easy to follow.
Hsdjfy Adrd
a_h@gmail.comThe cake was a little dry, but the frosting was amazing. I would make this again, but I would use a different cake recipe.
brendon grant
brendon@yahoo.comI had a hard time getting the layers to bake evenly. The top layer was overcooked while the bottom layer was still raw.
Laura Yruegas
l65@yahoo.comThis cake was a bit too sweet for me, but my kids loved it. They thought the colors were really cool and the cake tasted delicious.
Ayesh Alam
a_a12@gmail.comI'm not a fan of rainbow cakes, but this one was really good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was sweet and creamy. I would definitely make this again.
SHiStY CliPz3x
shisty_c25@aol.comThis cake is absolutely gorgeous! I made it for my daughter's birthday and she was so excited. It was a little tricky to make, but the instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Usuf Islam
usuf@gmail.comI'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Octavia Hallett
hallett.octavia18@gmail.comI made this cake for a friend's baby shower and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the way it looked and tasted. The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfect.
Shams Dawar
shams_d39@yahoo.comThis rainbow layer cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! The colors were so vibrant and the cake was moist and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.