A vibrant and fun multicoloured cake that's perfect for celebrations. Layers of colourful sponge cake come together with a creamy frosting for a delightful treat.
Prep
45 min
Cook
30 min
Total
135 min
Servings
12
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
Cake Batter
Frosting
Instructions
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottoms of six 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.
Pro tip: If you don't have six pans, bake in batches.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Pro tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Pro tip: Ensure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Combine Dry Ingredients and Milk
Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Pro tip: Do not overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
Colour the Batter
Divide the batter evenly into six bowls. Add a different gel food colouring to each bowl and mix until the desired colour is reached.
Pro tip: Use separate spoons for each colour to avoid cross-contamination.
Bake Cake Layers
Pour each coloured batter into its prepared cake pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Pro tip: Rotate pans halfway through baking for even cooking.
Cool the Cakes
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Pro tip: Ensure cakes are completely cool before frosting.
Prepare the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the icing sugar, alternating with the heavy cream, and beat until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Pro tip: Adjust the consistency with more cream or icing sugar as needed.
Assemble the Cake
Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of frosting over the top. Repeat with the remaining layers. Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake.
Pro tip: Chill the cake for easier slicing.
Tips & Tricks
Serving Suggestions
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