Nov 30, 2009

Rainbow Cake!


Rainbow Cake for Erin's 2nd Birthday!













I made this cake for my niece's second birthday party.   You can find more detailed instructions about how to actually make the cake a rainbow here, but it really is as simple as the top photos look - you dye the cake batter, layer the cake and bake!     I used two boxes of Dunkin Heinz white cake box mix (but you can very well make your own white cake from scratch!)  And Wilton gel food dyes to dye the cake.   


This cake was so much fun to make and eat!  I love the surprised look on peoples faces when you pull out the first slice ~ Rainbow cake is something that makes everyone smile :)





But for me the best part of cake is the frosting.  Here is the recipe I used:
Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Ingredients
  • 5 large egg whites
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. white sugar (I used vanilla sugar)
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 lb. (4 sticks)  unsalted butter, room temp - cut into tablespoons
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 
Directions
1. Combine egg whites, sugar, and salt in a heatproof bowl of your stand mixer over a pot of simmering water. 
2. Whisk constantly by hand until the sugar dissolves (~160 degrees with an instant read thermometer)
3.  Attach the bowl to you stand mixer, Starting on low and increasing to medium-high speed, whisk until stiff peaks form and pan is cool (about 10 minutes)
4. Set mixer to medium-low speed and add butter, one tablespoon at a time - mixing well after each addition.   Add vanilla.
5. Switch to paddle attachment and mix on low speed for 2 more minutes.


Frosting Source:  Martha Stewart Cupcakes
Cake inspiration from: Ominomicon 

14 comments:

  1. how fun!! i've always wanted to make one of these! maybe for hubby's upcoming graduation :-)

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  2. Erin loved this cake so much....thanks for making it. She asked for cake for breakfast, lunch and dinner until it was all gone :)

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  3. This had to be one of the most fun cakes I have ever eatten. I can't wait until next year Christine to see how you top this cake!

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  4. Christine, this cake is amazing! I can't wait to make it for the next special occasion...thanks for the inspiration :)
    -Christine Peacock

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  5. This cake looks really cool.
    I was wondering if you could help me with something. I am trying to start a blog but I noticed that the photos I posted are not available in "google images". I noticed that yours can be found in "Google images" How did you do it?I am importing my photos from flicker and Picasa Web. I would really appreciate you help.

    Annie

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    1. Annie - Thanks! I'm actually not entirely sure other than the fact that my blog is on blogger and that is through google. It may also just take time for them to show up in a search.

      Hope that helps!

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  6. This make me hungry!

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  7. Im using this pic for my class project we got to make up a small business and stuff

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  8. Im using this pic for my class project we got to make up a small business and stuff

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  9. Did you make it as the cake box directs or did you do the diet soda version from that other blog?

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    1. I followed the regular cake mix directions! No diets in this house!

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  10. I LOVE this, brilliant idea!!!
    I'm going to try this next time I'm baking a cake.

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  11. Hun, wanted to let you know, some business is using your cake picture and claiming that they made it. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=535108459864672&set=a.535108449864673.1073741826.535088739866644&type=1&relevant_count=1 If you already know, please delete this comment, or delete it once you see it.. I certainly do not want to trash up your beautiful childs birthday page with garbage.. :) Happy Birthday Darling.. hope that cake was as yummy as it looks... :D

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    1. Thank you! I reported the photo to Facebook.

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