Delicious and Colorful Rainbow Cake Recipe

This mouthwatering rainbow cake not only looks stunning but also tastes amazing. It's a perfect dessert for birthdays, parties, or any special occasion. Layers of vibrant colors stacked together with creamy frosting create a showstopping dessert that will impress everyone. Follow this recipe to make your own delicious and eye-catching rainbow cake.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
• 3 cups whipped cream
• Rainbow sprinkles, for decoration

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined and smooth.
6. Divide the batter equally into six separate bowls.
7. Add a few drops of different food coloring to each bowl and stir to achieve vibrant colors.
8. Starting with one color, pour the batter into the center of the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly to cover the bottom.
9. Repeat the process with the remaining colors, layering them on top of each other.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
12. Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Once the cakes are completely cool, level the tops if needed.
14. Place one layer of cake on a serving plate and spread a layer of whipped cream on top.
15. Repeat this process with the remaining layers.
16. Frost the sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream and decorate with rainbow sprinkles.
17. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
18. Slice and serve this beautiful rainbow cake to impress your guests and enjoy!

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