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Rainbow Cake Recipe
Overview:
- Name: Rainbow Cake
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Grains, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Christmas, Hanukkah, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
- Servings: 12
- Calories per Serving: 386.7
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Description: Indulge in the vibrant colors and delicious flavors of this Rainbow Cake recipe, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | Flour |
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 3/4 cup | Shortening |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Milk |
| 5 tsp | Baking powder |
| 4 cups | Milk (additional) |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla |
| 1/2 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp | Clove |
| 1/2 tsp | Lemon extract |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/8 cup | Cocoa powder |
| 1/8 cup | Water |
| 2 | Egg whites |
| 2-4 drops | Yellow food coloring |
Instructions:
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Prepare Batter:
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- Stir in baking powder until fully incorporated.
- Add egg whites and an additional 1/2 cup of milk to the mixture. Blend for another 2 minutes until smooth.
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Divide Batter:
- Divide the batter evenly into 3 separate parts, each in its own mixing bowl.
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Create Layers:
- White Layer: To one part of the batter, add 1/2 tsp of vanilla. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Yellow Layer: To the second part of the batter, add 3-4 drops of yellow food coloring and 1/2 tsp of lemon extract. Mix well to achieve a vibrant yellow color.
- Dark Layer: To the third part of the batter, add cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and cocoa powder blended with water. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated, creating a rich dark batter.
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Bake Layers:
- Preheat your oven to 360Β°F (180Β°C).
- Prepare three 8-inch cake pans by greasing them with shortening and lining them with waxed paper.
- Pour each batter into its respective cake pan.
- Bake the layers in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Frost:
- Once baked, remove the cake layers from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, frost the cake layers as desired, stacking them on top of each other to create a vibrant Rainbow Cake masterpiece!
Enjoy the explosion of colors and flavors with each slice of this delightful Rainbow Cake! Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any day that needs a little extra cheer! ππ
