Easy Single Pan Rainbow Cake Recipe

[BakingWizard]

Hello there, since this is the first time I am posting here I shall just do a short introduction. I am a pro LGBT person and I have set up this account to help out with any one here who's interested in baking, while sharing my recipes. I won't reveal anything else much about myself as I prefer to remain low profile. Just sharing the joy of baking and finding like minded individuals amongst the community. Do not hesitate to PM me or to contact me for any baking related queries or dilemmas! 

This recipe is to commemorate Pink Dot 2017! I will definitely share more recipes related to pride baking ( if you guys don't mind! ), for you to try when I develop them!

Without further ado, here's a pride baking recipe that even beginners at baking at able to produce it, without much hassle. The only trouble is the separation of the batter to six portions for colouration. You can solve it by using disposable bowls, but if you're environmentally conscious go for the metal and plastics, simply soap them well!


                                             

Ingredients Needed:

For the Rainbow Cake:
- 2 and 3/4 cups of plain flour
- 1/2 cup of lightly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 3/4 cup of melted unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup of whole milk, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature ( I am using eggs weighing 55g each including the shell )
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence, or 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- Food colourings of your desired preferences ( I used violet, blue, green, yellow, orange and red )

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup of cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups of powdered sugar, sifted
- up to 2 teaspoons of milk

Optional items include toppings such as rainbow sprinkles, funfetti, sliced almonds, chocolate and so on!

Method:

For the Rainbow Cake:
1) Prepare a 9 inch springform pan, by placing a piece of parchment paper at its base or simply by buttering and flouring the base and the sides. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
2) Stir together the melted unsalted butter and the two sugars, until the sugars are dissolved.
3) Add in the baking powder and salt, and stir again, until dissolved.
4) Add in the three large eggs along with the vanilla essence / extract, and beat until they are incorporated, with no dark yellow streaks of the egg yolk remaining.
5) Add in the whole milk and stir.
6) Add in the plain flour, stirring until just dissolved.
7) Separate into six portions by using a 1/4 cup and 1/8 cup measurement ( explained above ), with the base colour having the most batter and the top colour having the least batter.
8) Colour them accordingly.
9) Place the base colour in first. Tilt the springform pan such that the base colour is able to spread almost or already to the ends and circumference of the pan.
10) Add in the next colour in the center, tilting it slightly as well.
11) Add in the next colour in the center of the second colour added in step (10). Tilting it slightly.
12) Repeat the same process for the remaining colours.
13) I allowed the batter to rest about 10 minutes to allow it to spread even more. Hit the springform pan gently against a hard surface to dislodge any air remaining in the batter. If not your cake will end up with some holes, like mine in the background as I forgot to do so for this cake!
14) Bake in the preheated oven for about 23 to 27 minutes. It is completely cooked through when a toothpick poked in the middle comes out clean!
15) Cool for about two hours before frosting.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

 

1) Beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until they're incorporated and creamy.

2) Mix in the vanilla essence or vanilla extract.

3) Add in the powdered sugar. Half a cup at the time to increase maximal incorporation and not making a mess!

4) Add in the milk until you achieve the desired consistency.

Assembly:

1) Do a crumb layer for the cake, and then put it back into the refrigerator to allow it to rest.

2) Coat a second time, and put any toppings that you desire, such as rainbow sprinkles.

For more information on how to make the cake if you do not understand the instructions, or if you want to read my short pink dot "speech", I shall blatantly advertise my baking blog here at :
https://lebakeomaniac.blogspot.sg/

Specific Recipe Here:
http://lebakeomaniac.blogspot.com/2017/07/easy-single-pan-rainbow-cake-recipe.html

I look forward to working with all of you in the community in a shared hobby!
- BakingWizard

Do PM me if you have any questions 

Edited July 8, 2017 by BakingWizard
Adding in specific link as my blog has other recipes

[Cube3]

21 hours ago, BakingWizard said:

This recipe is to commemorate Pink Dot 2017!

 

 

Would there be alternatives to artificial colouring i.e. cuz natural options might be healthier?

[poet]

45 minutes ago, Cube3 said:

 

Would there be alternatives to artificial colouring i.e. cuz natural options might be healthier?

 

I was also thinking the same, however doubt it can achieve that intense and rich color, may end up with a softer pastel color (which may not be that bad). Also read that veg dyes tend to bake brown. Anyone try with Blue Pea Flower blues if the color holds up?

 

PS: Should do these rainbow/unicorn cakes/ice cream & drinks to sell at Pink Dot.

[BakingWizard]

1 hour ago, Cube3 said:

 

Would there be alternatives to artificial colouring i.e. cuz natural options might be healthier?

I did consider natural options! I realized for red, you can use beetroot, for green you can use pistachio or matcha. Then I am lost at blue, violet and orange! I tried making orange cake once and oranges don't really contribute a lot to the pigment Yellow isnt too difficult because the batter is already yellow in colour  

I did just google ingredients to make other colourings naturally but they seem so tedious!!! 

[BakingWizard]

43 minutes ago, poet said:

 

I was also thinking the same, however doubt it can achieve that intense and rich color, may end up with a softer pastel color (which may not be that bad). Also read that veg dyes tend to bake brown. Anyone try with Blue Pea Flower blues if the color holds up?

 

PS: Should do these rainbow/unicorn cakes/ice cream & drinks to sell at Pink Dot.

I am so unaware with blue pea flowers I dont even know where to obtain them

Don't you need a food license for selling at Pink dot though?  And currently still in NS, so very difficult to produce more except for my personal enjoyment 

[poet]

1 hour ago, BakingWizard said:

I did consider natural options! I realized for red, you can use beetroot, for green you can use pistachio or matcha. Then I am lost at blue, violet and orange! I tried making orange cake once and oranges don't really contribute a lot to the pigment Yellow isnt too difficult because the batter is already yellow in colour  

I did just google ingredients to make other colourings naturally but they seem so tedious!!! 

 

1 hour ago, BakingWizard said:

I am so unaware with blue pea flowers I dont even know where to obtain them

Don't you need a food license for selling at Pink dot though?  And currently still in NS, so very difficult to produce more except for my personal enjoyment 

 

Blue Pea Flowers has been used traditionally by nonyas to color their kuehs, and the Thais to make the color changing tea, it should be readily available in malay provision shops around Joo Chiat, if all else fails, can try ordering online.

 

 

Another alternative, more common in western cooking, is boiling purple cabbage and adding baking soda to make it more alkaline, which will change the color to blue, color will turn out more pastel than that rich intensity. I'd imagine BPF is more viable.

 

Yellow - turmeric

Green - spinach, liquid chlorophyll, wheat grass 

Orange - carrots

 

I think beetroot tends to bake to a darker red (slightly brownish?) rather than that rich vibrant color, maybe using a base of carrot darkened slightly with beets?

 

All said, will need to moderate the amount and concentration, you wouldn't want the cake tasting funny with these combination of flavours.

Edited July 2, 2017 by poet

[Cube3]

5 hours ago, poet said:

PS: Should do these rainbow/unicorn cakes/ice cream & drinks to sell at Pink Dot.

 

They would be a hit!

[BakingWizard]

I would try natural food colour ing but whoa they seem really troublesome as compared to just taking it from a bottle out of the cupboard! 

[BakingWizard]

I hope I will be able to do so some day

Just now, BakingWizard said:

I would try natural food colour ing but whoa they seem really troublesome as compared to just taking it from a bottle out of the cupboard! 

 

[shyc]

Not all natural Colours will bake out as vibrant as the above rainbow cake. Quite a few things to consider. Colour can change when it interact with other ingredients. I recall getting dirty brownish when I mixed my strawberries with yogurt in a cake. Also the amount of natural ingredient to get the desire colour effect would also affect the taste. Take for instand to get a bright yellow from turmeric, the cake will have a bitter taste. 

Nevertheless, Thanks @BakingWizard for the post and sharing of recipe. Looks good.

 

[poet]

11 hours ago, BakingWizard said:

I hope I will be able to do so some day

 

How about doing a video on this as well? It'll be clearer how the layering effect is achieved for tie dye cakes.

 

Also on the cake recipe, I'd go for a good quality vanilla extract (madagascar preferably) or even the actual bean itself.

 

Happy baking!

[BakingWizard]

On 7/3/2017 at 0:49 AM, shyc said:

Not all natural Colours will bake out as vibrant as the above rainbow cake. Quite a few things to consider. Colour can change when it interact with other ingredients. I recall getting dirty brownish when I mixed my strawberries with yogurt in a cake. Also the amount of natural ingredient to get the desire colour effect would also affect the taste. Take for instand to get a bright yellow from turmeric, the cake will have a bitter taste. 

Nevertheless, Thanks @BakingWizard for the post and sharing of recipe. Looks good.

 

Wow thanks for the pointer! I did notice the same thing but took it for granted! I should include it in as well as a precaution for anyone planning to bake this, and thanks so much for your compliment

[BakingWizard]

On 7/3/2017 at 10:09 AM, poet said:

 

How about doing a video on this as well? It'll be clearer how the layering effect is achieved for tie dye cakes.

 

Also on the cake recipe, I'd go for a good quality vanilla extract (madagascar preferably) or even the actual bean itself.

 

Happy baking!

I will probably move on to videos after I ORD! I am currently saving up for a good quality camera for this purpose  if you want a picture it's on my blog or I can PM you the picture! Didn't want to exceed the file size limit!

 

and I considered but currently can't really afford vanilla extract so I decided to go for the cheap alternative  I might consider making my own vanilla extract using vodka and vanilla beans though, its quite sustainable! 

[lovehandle]

For those who luv artificial col, mayb time for creativy??

 

[Guest ColouredLayeredNice]

On 02/07/2017 at 3:45 PM, Cube3 said:

 

Would there be alternatives to artificial colouring i.e. cuz natural options might be healthier?

Red : use hawthorn powdered flowers / beetroot / strawberry / cranberry

Yellow : use mashed cooked pumpkin or sweet potato

Orange : shredded orange / lemon skin / carrot juiced

Purple : japanese sweet potato / dragonfruit / blueberry

Blue : blue pea butterfly clitoris ternatea flowers

Green : fragrant pandan leaves (Pandanus amaryllifolius )

[Cube3]

On 11/20/2017 at 2:02 AM, Guest ColouredLayeredNice said:

Red : use hawthorn powdered flowers / beetroot / strawberry / cranberry

Yellow : use mashed cooked pumpkin or sweet potato

Orange : shredded orange / lemon skin / carrot juiced

Purple : japanese sweet potato / dragonfruit / blueberry

Blue : blue pea butterfly clitoris ternatea flowers

Green : fragrant pandan leaves (Pandanus amaryllifolius )

 

Brilliant!

[shyc]

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We went through our extensive stash of rainbow recipes and picked the very best for celebrating Pride. Put on your party pants and let’s do this.

 

In our humble, rainbow-obsessed opinion, these are the best recipes to celebrate Pride Month (and we do mean “celebrate,” because many of these are jello shots). We’ve got 18 ways to eat and drink all-rainbow everything, all month long.

1. Rainbow Cherry Jigglers
We have a whole list to get through, and we’re not even pacing ourselves. Already the first items are too cute to behold, too tasty to contemplate. These sweet jelly jigglers can be made kid-friendly or adultified with alcohol.

 

 

 

2. Rainbow Pinwheel Cookies
Obviously we love these pretty swirled cookies, but how’s a person supposed to get through this whole list when every photo makes you stop and stare?

 

 

 

3. Rainbow Cake Roll
We find this one a lot more than a little hypnotizing, you feel us? (And yes, that’s rainbow chip frosting you see in there.)

 

 

 

4. Rainbow Fudge
The best part of this recipe is that you have to trim the edges, and then guess what? You get to eat those edges.

 

 

 

5. Skittles™ Rainbow Cake
Taste the rainbow, indeed! It’s almost too pretty to slice, but when you see those layers you’ll be glad you did.

 

 

 

6. Rainbow Pasta
How beautiful are all those colored noodles together in one bowl? And the cheese “clouds” are delightfully on-theme.

 

 

 

7. Rainbow Peppermint Patties
The most colorful fresh-breath makers are right here. And the only thing easier than making them is eating them.

 

 

 

8. Lucky Charms Rainbow Vodka
Uh-oh. It’s getting a little boozy out. Just separate those lucky marshmallows by color, add vodka and viola!

 

 

 

9. Rainbow Cheesecake Swirl Bars
If you’re starting to wonder, “are these people a little obsessed with rainbows, or what?” the answer is a hard yes.

 

 

 

10. Rainbow Pizza
The healthiest rainbow you’ve ever encountered. You should probably have a few slices before all of those rainbow shots? Just sayin’.

 

 

 

11. Rainbow Cakes in a Jar
Too cute to resist. But then, why would you want to?

 

 

 

12. No-Bake Trix™ Rainbow Bars
Does dessert get any easier than this? No, it does not.

 

 

 

13. Rainbow Pinata Cake
It’s a bright, beautiful, cute-as-all-get-out cake—and it has more awesome on the inside. It’s the little cake that keeps on giving.

 

 

 

14. Rainbow Chex™ Mix
Copy: This fun Chex™ mix is almost too beautiful to eat. We think you’ll get over that quickly though, on account of all the sweet-crunchy deliciousness.

 

 

 

15. Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Rainbow Roasted Vegetables
Even dinner gets the ROYGBIV treatment around here. Veggies have never looked so downright irresistible.

 

 

 

16. Rainbow Sprinkles Fairy Toast
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17. Rainbow Waffles
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18. Spiked Rainbow Ribbon Salad
Capping things off with the jello shot to end all jello shots. Happy Pride Month!

 

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