Rainbow pinata cake –Get ready to add a splash of color and fun to your dessert table with this delightful Rainbow Piñata Cake! Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just because, this cake not only looks impressive but also has a surprise hidden inside. Let’s dive into the recipe and make this showstopper!
Rainbow Piñata Cake
This vibrant cake is filled with colorful candies that spill out when you cut into it. It’s easy to make and even easier to eat!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Gel food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
- 1 ½ cups assorted candies (M&Ms, Skittles, etc.)
- Buttercream frosting (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the cake batter equally into six separate bowls. Use gel food coloring to color each bowl of batter: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
- Starting with the purple batter, pour into the center of one of the prepared cake pans. Then, layer the other colors of batter in the center, allowing them to spread out naturally.
- Repeat with the remaining cake pans until all the batter is used.
- Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, use a serrated knife to level the tops of the cakes if needed. Place one layer on a cake stand or plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
- On the second layer, use a large round cutter to remove the center, creating an insert for the candies. Place this layer on top of the first. Fill the hole with your assorted candies.
- Top with the final cake layer and frost the entire cake with buttercream frosting, creating a smooth finish.
- Decorate as desired with additional frosting, sprinkles, or more candies.
- Slice into this beauty and watch the colorful candies spill out—enjoy every bite of this enchanting dessert!
Your guests will be amazed at how stunning this Rainbow Piñata Cake is! Perfect for sharing and celebrating special moments with loved ones.
