Oddly Satisfying Rainbow Cake Decorating

Ingredients:

For the Cake Layers:

1. All-purpose flour (3 cups, 1,200 kcal)
2. Sugar (2 cups, 800 kcal)
3. Unsalted butter, softened (1 cup, 1,600 kcal)
4. Eggs (6)
5. Baking powder (1 tbsp)
6. Vanilla extract (2 tsp)
7. Milk (1 1/2 cups, 192 kcal)

For the Frosting:

1. Buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade, 200 kcal per 2 tbsp)
2. Food coloring in various colors

For Decoration:

1. Edible glitter, sprinkles, or fondant decorations

Preparation Steps:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans by greasing and flouring them.

Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.

Step 3: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.

Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.

Step 5: Divide the batter evenly into separate bowls, adding food coloring to each to create vibrant colors.

Step 6: Pour each colored batter into prepared pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely.

Step 7: Stack the cake layers, spreading a thin layer of buttercream frosting between each.

Step 8: Frost the entire cake with a crumb coat and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 9: Apply the final layer of frosting and decorate with edible glitter, sprinkles, or fondant decorations to create a stunning Rainbow Cake. Enjoy the burst of colors and flavors in every slice!