Easy Rainbow Cake (With Cake Mix)

Easy Homemade Rainbow Cake Slice on White Plate With Turquoise Background

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Easy Rainbow Cake (With Cake Mix)

Easy rainbow cake recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. Starts off with cake mix! Soft and moist cake layers are filled with whipped cream and topped off with sprinkles and colorful candies.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Decorating time20

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: Slices

Calories: 196kcal

Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

3 Eggs Large
⅓ cup Butter Unsalted, Melted
½ cup Milk Whole or 2%
½ cup Water
1 box White cake mix Or yellow cake mix
Food coloring Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple
4 cups Whipped cream Or Cool Whip
¼ cup M&m candies Mini size
2 tablespoon Rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, mix together eggs, butter, milk, water until smooth.
Add cake mix and mix until just combined.
Divide batter into 6 separate bowls.
Add a different color in each bowl and mix each batter until color is evenly distributed.
Drop spoonfuls of colored batter randomly in two round cake pans (Dimensions: 8x2). Pans should be lined with parchment paper and the sides should be greased.
Use a toothpick to swirl the colored batter.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool completely.
While they are cooling, prepare whipped cream.
Trim off the cake domes (if any) and sides of the cake with a serrated knife.
Place one cake on a cake dish.
Use a spatula to spread whipped cream on top.
Then, place the other cake on top and press gently to secure it into place.
Use a spatula to spread whipped cream on top.
Toss m&m candies and sprinkles on top and enjoy.

Notes

Read all my tips above.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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