It is no secret that I like to bake. No check that, I love to bake. Decorating…not so much. There’s something so scientific about measuring and mixing, creating with love for the ones you love most. It’s soothing, somewhat fun, and highly therapeutic for this overbooked & overwhelmed mommy.
So when my not-so-little baby turned two, I thought, what can I make that I’ve never tried before? Since it was a rainbow colored M&M themed party, and I had pinned a rainbow cake at least 3 times on pinterest, I figured why not? A 6 layer cake can’t be that hard…can it?
Surprisingly it wasn’t as tough as I thought it would be, thanks to the help of a friend. Granted it did take nearly 5 hours from start to cleanup…but as my 4 year old said, “it looked yummy and tasted delightful”. God I love her, and her vocabulary.
Here’s my simplistic version of how to make a six-layer rainbow cake. Seriously, if I can do this…so can you! But it helps to have a little helper…
The Process
First things first, mix your batter and put in six different bowls to color. I followed this recipe for yellow cake from Taste of Home and doubled it. I ended up getting 24 mini cupcakes in addition to the cake, so you probably can just do 1 1/2 recipes. Or you can used boxed cake. I just love the taste of real, homemade yummy goodness!
Measure out 1 1/3 cups batter per each bowl and add food coloring. That way you get nice, thin, and even layers!
Once your layers are baked it’s time to assemble.
Though my layers were even and pretty flat, the cake was still a bit rounded at the top. Still looks so cool huh? Then add your frosting and decorate to your heart’s content! As I mentioned it was an M&M themed party…so I of course used M&M’s. Oh and here’s my go-to frosting recipe:
She looks so happy doesn’t she? And who wouldn’t be with this decadent rainbow cake filled with love…and sugar. Happy Birthday to my sweet, determined, and sometimes terrible two year old Emy! Totally digging her look too…she rocked the leg warmers and hand made leotard from Camryn’s Collection! Check out Erin’s shop, she makes amazing skirts, custom shirts, and hand made bows.
That looks so cute! LOVE IT!
Your cake turned out awesome! I made one, too, for my daughter’s 6th b-day and it was so heavy that the bottom/purple layer got squished. I used 3 boxes of white cake mix…could be why, lol.
lol! Yeah, you only need like 1 1/2 to maybe 1 3/4 boxes…but that’s how you learn right? I’m sure it tasted amazing…thanks for stopping by!
Hello! I saw your linky on Think Pink Sundays at the Flamingo Toes blog, and thought I’d stop by to say hi! LOVE your blog! What a cute idea! I have to remember this!
Gingi at http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
This looks great, my daughters turning 2 soon and this would be perfect! Stopping by from http://everafterinthewoods.com and saw you on the blog hop.
What a fun birthday cake! And the fact that the kids can help make it is even better. Looks like the 2nd birthday party was a huge success. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve seen this on Pinterest and wondered how it would work in “real life” so so impressed! What a fun colorful birthday!
Oh my goodness … this cake is so stinkin’ cute! Totally love it … and great job, by the way!
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This cake is precious! I so wish I could take the time to make something so cute. I bet is tastes just as good as it looks.
Awsome! Great tip on the freezer bit to stop the crumbs getting in the icing. Things you learn!! Happy bday to your lil one.
Love this cake! I’m pinning it because I know my three girls would all love it! Visiting from SITS Girls.
How lovely is this cake…and your sweet girl!
What a fun birthday party!! Thanks for sharing on Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
Oh wow, that looks fabulous. I’ve seen these amazing cakes but have always wondered how they’re made. I’d love to make one for my sisters 30th. Thanks for linking up with Mummy Mondays. x
Wow, this is such an adorable cake. I love the IDEA of making it for my little girls, but I don’t have the patience to bake. Didn’t stop me from pinning the idea, though! LOL Maybe I can take it smaller scale and do a pan of cupcakes!
That turned out great! I always wondered how that cake was made.
I love how she matched her cake! Too cute!! Nice job! Stopping by from Bloggers Brags Weekly Pinterest Party–pinning! 🙂
I love the rainbow cake! I wish I could manage to make a pretty cake! I love it. That look on Emy’s face is perfect! 😀
so cute!
Marie @
In Our Happy Place
Loving the bright colors, so pretty! Emy looks so happy. Thanks so much for sharing on Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in next week’s issue.
Wow! Your cake turned out amazing!
I love this cake. I need to try it!! I’m stopping by from Pin Me.
This is adorable! That cake is huge. I guess a little piece must go a long way. 🙂 I love the M&M birthday theme too.
Adorable! I’ve always wanted to try making a rainbow cake.
Fantastic tutorial for anyone with a Birthday coming up! Thanks for sharing.
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Such a pretty cake, great job! Thanks for linking up your recipe at Sweet and Savoury Sunday’s, we hope you link up again this weekend!
I love this idea!
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Oh wow this looks a great cake 🙂 thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays, pinned and featuring this week at the blog hop…
This cake is gorgeous!
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Hey there, not sure if my first post went through…LOL I love this! I am featuring your post tomorrow on Tuesdays with a Twist Link party, please stop over and take a look. Thanks again and have a great day.
Aww, how cute! The cake looks great, and your baby is so adorable! Thanks for linking up with the Tasty Tuesday’s Link-up. I have pinned your post to the Tasty’s Tuesday’s Pinterest Board!
Love this cake! I’m featuring it tonight our All Things Thursday Blog Hop. I’m also pinning it to our All Things Thursday features board. Hope to see your creativity again tonight!
Blessings,
Nici
awesome, thanks so much! I will share via social media!
What a super cute cake! I love gradient/rainbow cakes, I think they’re awesome, and perfect for a little girl’s birthday!
Thanks for linking up at Gingham & Roses!
Hope to see you back next week!
Tenns @ New Mama Diaries
I LOVE this!! It’s amazing! I may do a rainbow party for my daughter for her next birthday…not sure I could make this (I have no baking skills), but I might forward to my mom to make for me. 😉