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Rainbow Layer Cake

This rainbow cake is a show-stopping crowd-pleaser. The taste and look of this rainbow layer cake are out of this world.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, cake recipe, layered dessert, rainbow cake

Ingredients

  • 2 boxes white cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 16 oz sour cream
  • gel food coloring
  • 4 eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to the temperature on the back of the cake box. Prepare and grease the cake pans. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, sour cream, and eggs. Mix well to combine.
  • Evenly distribute the batter into six bowls to make all of the colors. Add the desired amount of food coloring to each bowl and mix until the color is smooth.
  • Add the batter to the pan for each color and bake according to the package on the back of the cake mix box.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting the cake with buttercream frosting. Frost the cake, first with a crumb coat, and then with the remaining frosting. Top with sprinkles if desired.