Rainbow Angel Cake Recipe

Name: Rainbow Angel Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) box angel food cake mix; 1 teaspoon grated lemons or 1 teaspoon orange rind; 1 ¼ cups cold water; 6 -8 drops red food coloring; 6 -8 drops yellow food coloring; 6 -8 drops green food coloring; candy colored sprinkles; ⅔ cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted; 1 -2 tablespoon lemons or 1 -2 tablespoon orange juice

Servings: persons

1
Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks).
2
Preheat oven to 350F
3
Beat cake mix, lemon peel and cold water in extra-large glass or metal bowl on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minutes.
4
Divide batter evenly among 3 bowls.
5
Gently stir 1 food color into each of the batters.
6
Pour red batter into ungreased angel food pan (tube pan), 10x4 inches.
7
Spoon yellow batter on red batter.
8
Spoon green batter on top.
9
Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky.
10
Immediately turn pan upside down onto glass bottle until cake is completely cool.
11
Run knife around edges; remove from pan.
12
Drizzle with Citrus Glaze.
13
Sprinkle with confetti.
14
Store tightly covered.
15
Citrus Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and butter.
16
Stir in 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice.
17
Stir in additional lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until glaze is thin enough to drizzle.

140

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Fat Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 (18 ounce) box angel food cake mix, 1 teaspoon grated lemons or 1 teaspoon orange rind, 1 ¼ cups cold water, 6 -8 drops red food coloring, and more.

Yes, Rainbow Angel 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rainbow Angel Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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