Pastel Four-Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Pastel Four-Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size); 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Pinch salt; 1-1/2 cups milk; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups sugar; Yellow, red and green liquid food coloring; 1/4 teaspoon each lemon, peppermint, almond and vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa

Servings: persons

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
1-1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
Yellow, red and green liquid food coloring
1/4 teaspoon each lemon, peppermint, almond and vanilla extract
3 tablespoons baking cocoa

1
Prepare and bake cake according to the package directions, using two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
2
In small saucepan, combine flour and salt. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cover and refrigerate until cooled completely.
3
In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk mixture; beat until light and fluffy.
4
Divide frosting equally among four bowls, with 1-1/4 cups in each. To the first bowl, add 2-3 drops yellow food coloring and lemon extract until blended. To second bowl, add 2-3 drops red food coloring and peppermint extract. To third bowl, add 2-3 drops green food coloring and almond extract. To the last bowl, add the cocoa and vanilla.
5
Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with green frosting. Top with the second layer; spread with yellow frosting. Top with the third layer; spread with pink frosting. Top with remaining cake layer; spread with cocoa frosting. Do not frost sides of cake.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size), 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, Pinch salt, 1-1/2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Pastel Four-Layer Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pastel Four-Layer Cake

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