Gluten-Free Rainbow Cake
Brighten up any celebration with this stunning Gluten-Free Rainbow Cake, a dessert that's as delightful to eat as it is to behold! Featuring six layers of vibrant, colorful gluten-free sponge, each tinted with a different hue of the rainbow, this show-stopping cake is the perfect centerpiece for birthdays, parties, or any festive occasion. Made with gluten-free flour, a creamy homemade cream cheese frosting, and all-natural food coloring, it's a great option for those with dietary restrictions without compromising on flavor or texture. The recipe is surprisingly simple and includes tips for perfect layer assembly and frosting, ensuring you achieve a polished, professional look. Whether you're whipping it up for kids or adults, this eye-catching cake will impress everyone at the table, making it a must-try gluten-free dessert recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 4 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- as needed Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
- 4 cups Gluten-free powdered sugar
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottoms of six 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the vanilla extract to the mixture and beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour, mixing just until combined after each addition.
Divide the cake batter evenly into six separate bowls. Add a different color of food coloring to each bowl and mix until the color is uniform.
Pour each colored batter into a separate prepared cake pan. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Carefully remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in their pans for about 10 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add in the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and remaining vanilla extract. Beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
Place the purple cake layer on a serving platter and spread a thin layer of frosting over the top. Repeat the process with the blue, green, yellow, orange, and red layers.
Coat the entire cake with a thin layer of frosting (crumb coat) and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Apply the remaining frosting to cover the cake, smoothing the sides and top.
Decorate as desired, slice, and serve your vibrant Gluten-Free Rainbow Cake.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 316.4 g | 406% | |
| Saturated Fat | 189.1 g | 946% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1586 mg | 529% | |
| Sodium | 5002 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1254.7 g | 456% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 916.2 g | ||
| Protein | 62.3 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 41% | |
| Calcium | 881 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1130 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
