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Perfect Rainbow Pride Cake

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A vibrant and joyful rainbow layer cake with a light vanilla flavor and creamy frosting, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • Gel food coloring in six colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour six 6-inch cake pans or line them with parchment rounds.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract and almond extract if using.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly into six small bowls. Add gel food coloring to each to create red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple batters. Stir gently.
  7. Pour each colored batter into prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on racks.
  9. Prepare the frosting by beating softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and milk or cream. Beat until smooth and spreadable.
  10. Assemble the cake by layering the cooled cakes from purple to red, spreading about ½ cup frosting between each layer. Use remaining frosting to coat the top and sides. Smooth with an offset spatula.
  11. Chill the assembled cake for 20-30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.

Notes

If you don’t have six pans, bake layers in batches. Use silicone pans or parchment paper for easy release. Chill cake after frosting for cleaner slices. Level domed layers with a serrated knife before stacking. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients as noted.

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