Low Fat Rainbow Cake
Indulge in the vibrant, guilt-free joy of a Low Fat Rainbow Cake, where every slice is a celebration of color and flavor. This stunning dessert combines a medley of bright, cheerful layers with a light, moist texture achieved through wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and low-fat sour cream. Perfectly sweetened with a delicate cream cheese frosting, this cake is as delightful to look at as it is to eat, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for any celebration. Designed with health-conscious bakers in mind, this recipe eliminates excess fat while delivering all the fun and festivity of a traditional rainbow cake. With just 45 minutes of prep and easy-to-follow steps, it’s ideal for whipping up a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s light, colorful, and deliciously satisfying. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or any occasion where the joy of baking meets the brilliance of six vibrant hues.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup low-fat sour cream
- 4 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- as needed food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
- 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 6 8-inch round cake pans, or use parchment paper to line the pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, unsweetened applesauce, low-fat sour cream, egg whites, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined and smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
Divide the batter evenly into 6 smaller bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to achieve the desired shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Stir until the color is uniform throughout.
Pour each colored batter into its respective prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
For the frosting, beat the low-fat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar until the mixture is creamy and spreadable.
Once the cakes are completely cool, assemble the cake by layering the colors in order, spreading a thin layer of cream cheese frosting between each cake layer.
Finish by frosting the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
Slice and serve your beautiful low-fat rainbow cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2939 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.4 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 3972 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 547.2 g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 342.1 g | ||
| Protein | 61.7 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 565 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1268 mg | 27% | |
*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.
