Rainbow Cake From Scratch

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. Divide the batter evenly into six small bowls.

7. Using gel food coloring, dye each portion of batter a different color of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Start with a small amount and gradually add more until you achieve the desired vibrancy.

8. Spoon the colored batters into the prepared cake pans, creating layers of rainbow colors.

9. Gently tap the pans on the counter to remove any air bubbles and smooth the tops.

10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

12. Once the cakes are completely cooled, level the tops if needed to create even layers for stacking.

13. Assemble the rainbow cake by placing a layer of each color on top of one another, spreading a thin layer of frosting between each layer.

14. Complete the frosting of your choice on the top and sides of the cake, covering it completely and smoothing it out for a polished finish.

15. Serve and enjoy the beautiful, delicious Rainbow Cake From Scratch with loved ones!