Gluten-Free Rainbow Cake

Brighten up any celebration with this Gluten-Free Rainbow Cake, a show-stopping dessert that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat! Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any festive occasion, this vibrant layer cake features six flawlessly baked layers in a spectrum of colors, made with gluten-free all-purpose flour for a celiac-friendly twist. Each layer is moist, tender, and infused with a hint of vanilla, all crowned with a luscious homemade cream cheese frosting. The recipe is simple yet impressive, using food coloring to create the stunning rainbow effect, while the gluten-free ingredients ensure everyone at the table can indulge. Whether you're catering to dietary needs or simply love a colorful dessert, this cake is a surefire crowd-pleaser that tastes as amazing as it looks!

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 4 large Eggs
• 1.5 cups Whole milk
• 0 as needed Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
• 4 cups Gluten-free powdered sugar
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottoms of six 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract to the mixture and beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.

Step 5

Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour, mixing just until combined after each addition.

Step 6

Divide the cake batter evenly into six separate bowls. Add a different color of food coloring to each bowl and mix until the color is uniform.

Step 7

Pour each colored batter into a separate prepared cake pan. Smooth the tops with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 9

Carefully remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in their pans for about 10 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

While the cakes cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Step 11

Gradually add in the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and remaining vanilla extract. Beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.

Step 12

Place the purple cake layer on a serving platter and spread a thin layer of frosting over the top. Repeat the process with the blue, green, yellow, orange, and red layers.

Step 13

Coat the entire cake with a thin layer of frosting (crumb coat) and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Step 14

Apply the remaining frosting to cover the cake, smoothing the sides and top.

Step 15

Decorate as desired, slice, and serve your vibrant Gluten-Free Rainbow Cake.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2350.3 grams (2350.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7937

Total Fat 316.40g	406%
Saturated Fat 189.10g	946%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 1586mg	529%
Sodium 5002mg	217%
Total Carbohydrate 1254.70g	456%
Dietary Fiber 8.60g	31%
Total Sugars 916.20g
Protein 62.30g	125%

Vitamin D 325IU	1625%
Calcium 881mg	68%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 1130mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.1%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 61.8%