How to Make a Colorful and Delicious Rainbow Butterfly Cake

This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the steps to create a beautiful and tasty rainbow butterfly cake. The cake is filled with vibrant layers of colorful sponge and topped with a delicious buttercream frosting. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or any special occasion, this cake will surely impress your guests.

Ingredients

• For the cake:
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple)
• For the buttercream frosting:
• 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3-4 tablespoons whole milk
• Food coloring (same colors as the cake)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, alternating between the two. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Divide the batter equally into six separate bowls.
7. Using the food coloring, dye each bowl of batter a different color of the rainbow.
8. Starting with one color, pour the batter into the center of one of the prepared cake pans. Repeat with the remaining colors, layering them on top of each other.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the buttercream frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
12. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
13. Divide the frosting into six separate bowls and dye each bowl of frosting a different color to match the cake.
14. Once the cakes are completely cooled, level the tops if needed. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
15. Spread a thin layer of frosting on top of the cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top.
16. Using a sharp knife, cut a curved shape from both sides of the cake to create the butterfly wings.
17. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the desired colors of frosting, creating a vibrant butterfly design.
18. To add additional decoration, use colored sprinkles or edible flowers.
19. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the frosting to set.
20. Slice and serve the stunning rainbow butterfly cake to impress your guests.

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