This rainbow layer cake is sure to make any birthday magical

🎉 Are you searching for the perfect centerpiece for your next birthday bash? Look no further! This Multi-Layer Rainbow Birthday Cake is not just a cake, it’s a party in itself!

Why this rainbow cake?

🍰 Vibrant Layers – Every slice reveals a burst of color that will wow your guests!

🍦 Delicious Vanilla Frosting – Smooth, creamy, and perfectly sweet!

🌟 Decorated with Rainbow M&Ms – Adds a fun, crunchy twist to every bite!

🎈 Perfect for All Ages – Kids and adults alike will love the festive look and taste!

📸 Instagram-Worthy – Make your party unforgettable with this stunning cake as the star!

Multi-Layer Rainbow Birthday Cake with Vanilla Frosting and M&M Decoration

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple)

For the Vanilla Frosting:

• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 6 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For Decoration:

• 2 cups rainbow M&Ms

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake Batter:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour six 8-inch round cake pans (or bake in batches if you don’t have six pans).
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

2. Color the Batter:

• Divide the batter evenly into six bowls.
• Add a different food coloring to each bowl to create red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple batter. Mix until the color is evenly distributed.

3. Bake the Cakes:

• Pour each colored batter into its prepared cake pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

4. Prepare the Vanilla Frosting:

• In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.

5. Assemble the Cake:

• Level each cake layer by trimming the tops if necessary.
• Place the purple cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thin layer of vanilla frosting on top.
• Repeat with the blue, green, yellow, orange, and red layers, spreading frosting between each layer.

6. Frost the Cake:

• Apply a crumb coat by spreading a thin layer of frosting over the entire cake to seal in any crumbs. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to set.
• Apply a thicker layer of frosting to cover the cake completely, smoothing it with an offset spatula or cake scraper.

7. Decorate with M&Ms:

• Press the rainbow M&Ms into the frosting in any design you like. You can cover the entire cake with M&Ms, create patterns, or write a message with them.

8. Serve and Enjoy:

• Slice and serve your colorful, festive rainbow birthday cake!

Tips:

• Ensure each cake layer is completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
• Use gel food coloring for more vibrant colors.
• If you don’t have six cake pans, bake the layers in batches, cleaning and re-greasing the pans between uses.

Enjoy your beautifully colorful and delicious rainbow birthday cake!

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