Steamed Rainbow Layer Cake
Brighten any celebration with this stunning Steamed Rainbow Layer Cake, a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds! This unique cake is made by steaming, resulting in a soft, moist texture that sets it apart from traditional baked cakes. Crafted with six vivid layers of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple hues, each layer is delicately steamed to perfection, forming a seamless gradient of colors when sliced. The simple yet flavorful batter combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and vanilla extract, with a touch of food coloring for a dazzling visual impact. Ideal for birthdays, parties, or any festive occasion, this cake is not only a visual masterpiece but also incredibly light and delicious. Impress your guests with this whimsical steamed dessert that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 150 ml whole milk
- 50 g unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 colors food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
Instructions
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, whisking constantly until combined.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in batches to create a smooth batter. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly into six separate bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to create red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple batters. Mix until the colors are vibrant and uniform.
Prepare a round 8-inch cake pan by greasing it lightly and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
Pour the red batter into the prepared pan and smooth it to form an even layer. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil to prevent water from dripping onto the cake during steaming.
Place the pan into a large steamer and steam over medium heat for 7-8 minutes or until the layer sets.
Once the first layer is set, pour the orange batter on top and steam for another 7-8 minutes. Repeat this process with the yellow, green, blue, and finally the purple batter, steaming each layer separately.
After the final layer is added, steam the entire cake for an additional 12-15 minutes to ensure it is fully cooked.
Remove the cake from the steamer and let it cool completely in the pan before unmolding.
Slice the cake to reveal the colorful layers and serve. Enjoy your Steamed Rainbow Layer Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.7 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.5 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 686 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 1177 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 315.7 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 159.0 g | ||
| Protein | 45.0 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 313 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 673 mg | 14% | |
*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.
