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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Elia Salnave
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and money.
AHMAD KHANLOHANI
[email protected]This cake was a bit disappointing. It wasn't as moist as I expected.
Akskay Khan
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Kennedy Abotiyire
[email protected]I'm not a fan of rainbow layer cakes, but this one was actually pretty good.
Gio Gutierrez
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.
Katya Rueda
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Sadiya Farjana
[email protected]This cake was a bit challenging to make, but it was worth the effort. It was so delicious and everyone loved it.
Aurora Coupe
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the best rainbow layer cake I've ever had.
Kasuti Gill
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion! It's beautiful, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.
Bravo Hope
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and money.
Knowledge Latoya
[email protected]This cake was a huge disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet.
Jonathan Campos
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfect! Thank you!
Sk UpDate
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Jobed Ali
[email protected]I loved the way this cake looked, but it was a little too sweet for my taste.
Md. Emu
[email protected]This cake is so beautiful and delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Raja Razik Raja Razik
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out great!
Farhan Ch
[email protected]This cake was a lot of work to make, but it was totally worth it! It was so beautiful and everyone loved it.
Lhusky Bherry
[email protected]I made this cake for my best friend's baby shower and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the fun colors and the cake was so delicious.
Claire Gibson
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! The colors were so vibrant and the cake was so moist and delicious.