Description
Sprinkle-packed multi-layered cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its whimsical rainbow charm. Colorful crumbs and creamy frosting create a playful celebration perfect for birthdays and joyful gatherings that spark pure happiness.
Ingredients
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Cake Essentials:
- 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups (500 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) rainbow sprinkles
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare four 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cake.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next, then mix in vegetable oil, vanilla, and almond extracts to enhance the flavor profile.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to eliminate any potential lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Slowly combine the dry ingredient mixture with the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk to maintain a consistent, smooth batter texture.
- Gently fold sprinkles into the batter, using a light hand to prevent color bleeding and maintain the vibrant appearance of the cake.
- Distribute the batter evenly across the prepared cake pans, ensuring each pan receives an equal amount for consistent baking.
- Place pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean when the cakes are fully baked.
- Allow cakes to rest in their pans for 10 minutes to settle, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before decorating or assembling.
Notes
- Prevent sprinkle color bleeding by using gel food coloring or clear sprinkles to maintain cake’s pristine appearance.
- Ensure even cake layers by using a kitchen scale to divide batter precisely and create uniform height.
- Chill cake layers before frosting to minimize crumbs and create a smoother, more professional decorating finish.
- Substitute buttermilk with a mixture of milk and vinegar for a quick homemade alternative if you don’t have buttermilk on hand.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 399
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg