Rainbow Citrus Cake Recipe

Name: Rainbow Citrus Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 5 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup shortening; 2 1/4 cups white sugar; 4 eggs, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 2 drops yellow food coloring; 2 drops orange food coloring; 2 drops green food coloring; 1 recipe Lemon Custard Filling; 1 recipe Orange Cream Frosting

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
2 1/4 cups white sugar
4 eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 drops yellow food coloring
2 drops orange food coloring
2 drops green food coloring
1 recipe Lemon Custard Filling
1 recipe Orange Cream Frosting

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until each egg is incorporated; stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Divide batter into 3 bowls.
3
In the first bowl, stir in lemon zest and yellow food coloring; pour into prepared pan. In the second bowl, stir in orange zest and orange food coloring; pour into second prepared pan. In the last bowl, stir in the lime zest and green food coloring; pour into third prepared pan.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake layer comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
5
Assemble the cake: stack the layers together with the Lemon Filling in between the layers. Frost sides and top with Orange Cream Frosting. Refrigerate until serving.

1075

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 5 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Rainbow Citrus 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.

Rainbow Citrus Cake

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