Ingredients
Rainbow cakes are a great way to celebrate birthdays with a fun, vibrant treat. To make a rainbow cake, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Food coloring of your choice (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple)
- Frosting for decorating (optional)
Instructions
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour one 9-inch round pan and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together. Add the eggs and mix until blended. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until everything is blended.
Add the milk and vanilla, and mix until everything is blended. Divide the batter into 6 separate bowls, and add a different color of food coloring to each bowl. Mix the food coloring into the batter, until the desired color is reached.
Pour each color of batter into the cake pan, layering them so that they are all visible. Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Once the cake is done baking, take it out of the oven and let it cool completely. Once it has cooled, frost the cake with your favorite frosting and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
Rainbow cakes are a treat that should be eaten in moderation. One slice of a rainbow cake contains approximately 250 calories, 12 grams of fat, 33 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of protein. This cake also contains trace amounts of iron, calcium, and vitamin B6.
Rainbow cakes are a delicious treat for any birthday celebration. They are fun and vibrant, and sure to make any birthday special. Enjoy your rainbow cake in moderation, and always remember to practice safe food handling and preparation.