Do you have a special occasion coming up that calls for a show-stopping dessert? Look no further than this delightful Organic Rainbow Cake! Not only is this cake visually stunning, but it also boasts a delicious and moist crumb that will have your guests coming back for seconds. With vibrant, all-natural colors and organic ingredients, this cake is perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or any celebration that calls for a touch of whimsy. Let’s dive into the rainbow of flavors and colors with this fun and festive recipe!
Organic Rainbow Cake
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1 cup unsalted organic butter, softened
– 1 1/2 cups organic cane sugar
– 4 organic eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup organic whole milk
– Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple natural food coloring
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter equally into six small bowls. Add a few drops of each color of natural food coloring to each bowl, starting with purple, then blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. Stir well to incorporate the colors.
7. Spoon a tablespoon of purple batter into the center of each prepared cake pan. Follow with blue, green, yellow, orange, and red batters, making sure to keep each layer even.
8. Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Assemble the cake:
1. Place the purple layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a thin layer of frosting on top.
2. Add the blue layer and repeat the frosting step. Continue with the green, yellow, orange, and red layers, frosting between each layer.
3. Frost the top and sides of the cake with your favorite frosting and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
4. Slice and enjoy a slice of this magical Organic Rainbow Cake with your loved ones!
This Organic Rainbow Cake is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face and add a burst of color to any celebration. With organic ingredients and natural food coloring, you can feel good about indulging in this whimsical treat. So, gather your ingredients, put on your favorite apron, and get ready to bake up a rainbow of flavors!
