Rainbow Cloud Cake
This Rainbow Cloud Cake is a vibrant, fluffy delight with colorful layers and light whipped cream frosting, perfect for any celebration or special day!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 9-inch Round Cake Pans
- Offset spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 1 package white cake mix base of the cake
- purple paste food coloring for coloring batter
- blue paste food coloring for coloring batter
- green paste food coloring for coloring batter
- yellow paste food coloring for coloring batter
- orange paste food coloring for coloring batter
- red paste food coloring for coloring batter
Whipped Cream Frosting
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar sweetens the frosting
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract adds flavor
Instructions
Cake Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the white cake mix according to package instructions.
- Divide the batter evenly into six bowls.
- Add different paste food coloring to each bowl: purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red; mix well.
- Grease and flour 9-inch round cake pans. Pour each colored batter into the pans, filling halfway.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let layers cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Whipped Cream Frosting
- In a clean bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
Assembly
- Place the purple cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of whipped cream frosting on top.
- Stack layers in rainbow order: blue, green, yellow, orange, and red, frosting between each layer.
- Frost the top and sides with remaining whipped cream. Smooth with an offset spatula.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use gel or paste food coloring for the brightest, most vibrant layers.
- Do not overmix the cake batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Ensure cake layers are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze wrapped cake layers up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.