Description
A vibrant multi-layer Colorful Layer Cake made with soft vanilla sponge, rich buttercream, and bold gel-colored layers for a show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour – 2⅔ cups
- Granulated sugar – 1¾ cups
- Baking powder – 2½ teaspoons
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Unsalted butter (softened) – 1 cup
- Egg whites – 5 large
- Whole milk – 1¼ cups
- Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
- Gel food coloring – assorted colors
- Powdered sugar – 5 cups
- Heavy cream – 3 to 4 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients together until evenly combined.
- Beat softened butter until creamy, then add sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Add egg whites, milk, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter into bowls and tint each with gel coloring.
- Pour tinted batter into greased pans and bake at 350°F until centers spring back.
- Cool layers completely and level tops if needed.
- Prepare buttercream by beating butter, adding powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla.
- Stack layers with frosting between each and apply gentle pressure.
- Add crumb coat, chill briefly, then finish with smooth final frosting.
- Slice and serve once frosting has set.
Notes
- Chill cake layers before assembly for cleaner stacking.
- Use gel coloring for vibrant layers without thinning the batter.
- Freeze layers for easier handling during assembly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 40