Rainbow Christmas Cake
Rainbow Christmas Cake is a vibrant and festive dessert that will add a splash of color to your holiday celebrations. With its light, fluffy layers and creamy frosting, this cake not only looks stunning but also delivers an explosion of delightful flavors in every bite. Perfect for gatherings, this cherished recipe brings friends and family together, creating sweet memories filled with laughter and joy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then gradually add eggs one at a time along with vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter into six bowls, adding different gel food colors to each.
- Pour colored batters into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg