Hey y’all, have ya ever had a hankerin’ for a sweet treat? Well, have I got a recipe for you! It’s called Regenbogenkuchen, or as we like to call it, Rainbow Cake. This cake is one of the most colorful and fun desserts you’ll ever make. Let’s get started!
Rainbow Cake
First off, we gotta gather up our ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need: Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet)
Now that we’ve got our ingredients all lined up, it’s time to start making our cake. Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two 9-inch (23cm) cake pans by greasing them and lining with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
- Add in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk and mixing well between each addition.
- Divide the cake batter into six separate bowls.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to create the colors of the rainbow. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet.
- Pour each colored batter into its own prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of each cake.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How to Prepare
Now, the fun part – assembling our Rainbow Cake! Here’s how: 1. Level off each cake layer with a serrated knife so they’re all the same size. 2. Place one cake layer on a plate or cake stand and spread a layer of frosting on top. 3. Repeat with each cake layer and frosting until you’ve stacked all six layers. 4. Use the remaining frosting to cover the entire cake, smoothing it out with a spatula. 5. Decorate the cake with sprinkles, candies, or any other fun and colorful toppings you like.
Preparation Time
The total preparation time for this recipe is about 2 hours, including baking time, assembling, and decorating. Servings
This recipe makes one 9-inch (23cm) cake, which serves 10-12 people. Nutrition Facts
One slice of Rainbow Cake (assuming 10 servings) contains approximately: - Calories: 540
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
- Sodium: 340mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 77g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 45g
- Protein: 7g
Tips
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute it with regular milk mixed with 1 tbsp of white vinegar or lemon juice. - Use gel food coloring instead of liquid food coloring to achieve more vibrant colors. - Make sure your cake layers are completely cooled before frosting, or else the frosting will melt and slide off. - If you want to make a smaller cake, you can halve the recipe and use smaller 6-inch (15cm) cake pans instead. FAQs
Q: Can I make this cake ahead of time? A: Yes! You can bake the cake layers up to a few days in advance and store them in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge or freezer. You can also make the frosting ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Assemble and decorate the cake the day you plan to serve it. Q: Can I use different food coloring? A: Yes! Feel free to get creative and use whatever food coloring you like. You can even mix different colors together to create unique shades. Q: How do I store leftover cake? A: Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
