Rainbow Cake

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
2 cups heavy cream (for frosting)
2 tbsp powdered sugar (for frosting)
1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Sprinkles for decoration (optional)

Recipe

Step 1: Preheat the Oven: - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).; - Grease and line six 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare Dry Ingredients: - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Prepare Wet Ingredients: - In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.; - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.; - Add sour cream and mix until smooth.
Step 4: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth.
Step 5: Divide the Batter: - Divide the batter into six equal portions.; - Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion, one color per bowl (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple).
Step 6: Bake the Cake Layers: - Pour each colored batter into separate prepared cake pans.; - Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.; - Let the cakes cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7: Prepare the Frosting: - In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Step 8: Assemble the Cake: - Once the cakes are completely cool, stack them one on top of the other in the order of the rainbow colors.; - Spread a thin layer of frosting between each layer to secure them together.; - Frost the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream frosting.
Step 9: Decoration: - Decorate the top of the cake with colorful sprinkles, edible glitter, or additional frosting designs.
Step 10: Serve: - Slice and serve this vibrant Rainbow Cake to impress your friends and family with its beautiful layers!; - Enjoy this fun, colorful dessert at any special occasion!