Vibrant Rainbow Delight Cake
Celebrate your special occasions with this Vibrant Rainbow Delight Cake! This stunning and colorful dessert features six layers of fluffy, moist cake, each boasting a unique hue that’s sure to catch everyone’s eye. Perfect for birthdays, pride celebrations, or any festive gathering, this cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also for the palate. Delight in the harmonious blend of vanilla layers, decadent buttercream frosting, and the joy of sharing with friends and family. Bring a slice of happiness to your table with this showstopper dessert!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
vanilla cake mix
2 boxes (15 1/4 ounces each)
water
2 cups (room temperature)
vegetable oil
1 cup (none)
eggs
6 (large, room temperature)
food coloring
as needed (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
shortening
1 cup (none)
butter
1 cup (softened)
powdered sugar
2 pounds (sifted)
vanilla extract
2 teaspoons (pure)
milk
3-4 tablespoons (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously spray 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Use an electric mixer to blend on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes, ensuring to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3
Evenly distribute the batter into 6 small bowls, each containing about 1 1/3 cups of batter. Use food coloring to tint one bowl blue, one red, one green, one yellow, one orange (mix red and yellow), and one purple (mix blue and red).
4
Place the bowls containing blue, red, and green batter in the refrigerator to keep until you’re ready to bake. Pour the remaining three colors of batter (yellow, orange, and purple) into the prepared cake pans.
5
Bake the cakes for 18 to 20 minutes or until they spring back when lightly pressed in the center and the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pans. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to cooling racks to cool completely.
6
Once all cake layers are completely cooled, wash the cake pans and repeat the baking process with the remaining three colors of batter.
7
In a large mixing bowl, beat the shortening and softened butter together with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light yellow and fluffy.
8
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter mixture on low speed until combined, then mix in the vanilla extract. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, beating until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency. Switch to high speed and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
9
If any cake layers have rounded tops, use a serrated knife to level them. Begin assembling the cake by placing the purple layer on a serving plate, spreading a layer of frosting on top, leaving about 1/4 inch from the edge. Continue layering with blue, green, yellow, orange, and finally red, frosting in between each layer.
10
Once all layers are stacked, apply a light coat of frosting over the entire cake to seal in any crumbs. Finally, frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting, making it as smooth or decorative as you wish. Slice and enjoy your beautiful Vibrant Rainbow Delight Cake!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vibrant Rainbow Delight Cake?
It is a stunning six-layer cake featuring unique hues, vanilla cake layers, and decadent buttercream frosting, perfect for festive occasions.
How many layers are in this cake?
This recipe makes six colorful layers: purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red.
What type of cake mix is required?
The recipe calls for two 15 1/4 ounce boxes of vanilla cake mix.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
What size cake pans are needed?
You will need 8-inch round cake pans for this recipe.
How do I prepare the cake pans?
Generously spray the pans with non-stick cooking spray before pouring in the batter.
How many eggs are used in the batter?
The recipe requires six large, room temperature eggs.
What is the specific order of the colors?
The layers are stacked starting with purple on the bottom, followed by blue, green, yellow, orange, and finally red on top.
How do I make the orange batter?
You can create the orange hue by mixing red and yellow food coloring into the batter.
How do I make the purple batter?
Mix blue and red food coloring into the batter to create the purple layer.
How much batter goes into each color bowl?
Divide the batter evenly into 6 bowls, with about 1 1/3 cups of batter in each.
Why should I refrigerate some of the batter?
Since you may only bake three layers at a time, refrigerate the remaining three colors to keep the batter fresh.
How long do the cake layers bake?
Bake the layers for 18 to 20 minutes.
How do I know if the cakes are finished baking?
The cakes are done when they spring back when lightly pressed in the center and the edges pull away from the pans.
What ingredients are in the frosting?
The frosting is made from shortening, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.
How much powdered sugar is needed for the frosting?
You will need 2 pounds of sifted powdered sugar.
How do I achieve a fluffy frosting consistency?
Beat the shortening and butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add sugar and milk, finishing on high speed.
Should I level the cake layers?
Yes, if the cake layers have rounded tops, use a serrated knife to level them for easier stacking.
What is a crumb coat?
A crumb coat is a light layer of frosting applied to the entire cake to seal in crumbs before the final decorative layer is added.
How much milk should I add to the frosting?
Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of milk, one at a time, until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency.
What type of oil is used in the cake?
The recipe uses 1 cup of vegetable oil.
Does the cake need room temperature water?
Yes, use 2 cups of room temperature water for the batter mixture.
Can I use any food coloring?
The recipe suggests red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple food coloring as needed.
Is butter used in the cake or frosting?
Softened butter is used specifically in the frosting for flavor and texture.
How long should cakes cool in the pan?
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before moving them to cooling racks.
What events is this cake suitable for?
It is ideal for birthdays, pride celebrations, or any festive gathering.
What is the total number of ingredients?
There are 10 main ingredients required for the cake and frosting.
Do I need to wash the pans between batches?
Yes, wash the cake pans after the first three layers are baked before reusing them for the final three layers.
What kind of vanilla extract is recommended?
The recipe specifies using pure vanilla extract.
How do I stack the frosting between layers?
Spread a layer of frosting on each cake layer, leaving about 1/4 inch from the edge to prevent overflow.