Rainbow Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Rainbow Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vanilla Cake; 1 cup vegetable shortening; 21/2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 4 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 11/2 cups buttermilk; green, pink, yellow and blue food coloring; Vanilla Frosting; 1 cup butter; 1/2 cups vegetable shortening; 5 cups icing sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 tablespoons whole milk; assorted skittles for decorating

Servings: persons

Vanilla Cake
1 cup vegetable shortening
21/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
11/2 cups buttermilk
green, pink, yellow and blue food coloring
Vanilla Frosting
1 cup butter
1/2 cups vegetable shortening
5 cups icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons whole milk
assorted skittles for decorating

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Coat four 8-inch round baking pans with non-stick cooking spray. Place parchment paper along the bottom of each for easy removal.
2
For the cake, using an electric mixer, cream together vegetable shortening and sugar for 2 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract. Continue to beat for 2 minutes more. Add flour, baking soda, salt and buttermilk. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Divide batter evenly among 4 small bowls. Using food coloring, tint batter green, pink, yellow and blue. Pour batter into cake pans. Bake 18-22 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely before assembling.
3
For the frosting, using an electric mixer, cream together butter and shortening. Add icing sugar on low speed until well combined. Add vanilla extract and milk, mixing until smooth and desired consistency. Place the green cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Place pink layer on top and spread 3/4 cup frosting over top. Place yellow layer and spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with blue layer and spread a light coat of frosting on top and sides of the layer cake to seal in the crumbs. Use remaining frosting to cover completely. Decorate the sides of the cake with corresponding Skittles colors and cover the top with your choice of colored Skittles.

5850

kcal

Calories

310

Fat

772

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: Vanilla Cake, 1 cup vegetable shortening, 21/2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Rainbow 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.

Rainbow Layer Cake

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