Description
A vibrant and colorful cake perfect for birthdays and celebrations, filled with layers of deliciousness and joy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
- Frosting (buttercream or cream cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour six 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter into six bowls, adding a different food coloring to each.
- Pour each colored batter into the prepared pans, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick, which should come out clean.
- Once baked, let the layers cool completely before frosting.
- Layer the cakes by spreading frosting between each layer, and coat the top and sides of the cake thoroughly.
- Finally, decorate to your heart’s content!
Notes
Store cake layers wrapped in plastic wrap or an airtight container; refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American