Description
Pot of Gold Rainbow Cake is a vibrant and whimsical dessert that will brighten any celebration. Featuring six colorful layers of fluffy vanilla cake, each infused with rich buttercream frosting, this delightful treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious journey for the taste buds. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because, every slice reveals a rainbow of flavors that will leave your guests smiling with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups cake flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- Gel food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease six round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter into six bowls; tint each with gel food coloring.
- Pour colored batters into prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely before frosting.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
Customize flavors by adding extracts or zest to each layer.
Decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg