Description
This rainbow layered birthday cake is a fun and festive dessert, featuring fluffy, colorful cake layers and creamy frosting. It’s the ultimate showstopper for birthdays and celebrations!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- Food coloring (red, yellow, blue, green)
- 3 cups whipped cream or buttercream frosting
- Sprinkles or gumdrops for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line cake pans.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture.
- Divide the batter into bowls and color each portion.
- Pour into pans and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool.
- Layer cakes with frosting, then decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Chill before slicing for clean layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert