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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Rainbow Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe


A couple of years ago I made a rainbow cake for my daughters birthday. This was before I was blogging so the pictures are pretty sparse & basic.

I combined 2 white cake mixes and then divided the cake batter into 6 bowls and added food coloring.
I didn't have 6 round cake pans so I just bought extra foil pans at the grocery store.



I spread a layer of cream cheese frosting between each cake layer and then all over, 
it was a pretty tall cake. 


I used smarties & marshmallows for the rainbow!

It was super yummy and a big hit!


Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened

  • 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Directions

In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese

 and butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then 

gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar. Store in the

 refrigerator after use.



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35 comments:

  1. Dorothy @ Crazy for CrustFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    I love rainbow cake. So pretty!

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  2. PamelaFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    That is such a super super cute idea!! I am going to have to file this away for a fun summer project for my boys and I to make. They love to help out in the kitchen. Thanx for coming to the party!

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  3. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    That cake would delight anyone - young or old! I love cream cheese frosting, so I know it had to be yummy. ;)

    Thanks for joining the fun at Time Travel Thursday again this week, Sarah.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage

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  4. life...just sayingFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    What a cute idea for a cake. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. BethFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    I just LOVE rainbow cakes! I did a lazy version for my daughter and did a bundt style and just layered the batter in the pan. LOL! It looked very different, yet cool! I should have made a cream cheese frosting though...yummm!

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  6. Katherines CornerFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Wow Sarah I love your rainbow cake so much!!!Thank you for linking it to the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop linky party xo

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  7. UnknownFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    I love this cake, I just pinned it!! I am definitely planning on trying it, the next time my grand kids visit. I am loving this Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky Parky!!

    My Turn (for us)

    http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com

    Thanks, I enjoyed the visit!

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  8. Mira CrispFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    I made this cake last year and everyone loved it. It's a wonderful cake! Maybe you could share it at my food photo linky if you get a moment. I would love that!

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  9. Mira CrispFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Sorry, I forgot to leave a link to the Weekly Photo Stew. Hope to see you there!

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  10. Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and moreFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    very cute, you have to love the things that taste good and are cute too.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    My daughter is all about rainbows. I'll have to surprise her with this someday.

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  12. AmarieFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Looks beautiful AND yummy!

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  13. Feeding FourFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    So cute. The kids would love this. I'm your newest follower. I found you on Blissful & Domestic.

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  14. BalancingFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    this is so much fun and beautiful!

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  15. EllieFebruary 24, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    What a wonderful cake - it looks like a lot of fun. I'll bet it was very tasty too.

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  16. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    I really want to make this!! Happy to have you at Things I've Done Thursday!! www.bearrabbitbear.com

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  17. UnknownFebruary 24, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Love this! I came here from Tattered Tag.
    I see a rainbow cake in my near future! ;-)
    Nancy

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  18. Megan@Whimsically HomemadeFebruary 24, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    I did this once for a co-worker's birthday. However, your cake decorating skills are totally more awesome than mine :)

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  19. Blissful & DomesticFebruary 24, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Seriously such a fun cake. I think this one be fun for my kids in the summer. Thanks so much for sharing on Blissful and Domestics Feature Friday Linky Party:>

    http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/

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  20. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Fun and fabulous! I'd love to make this for my kids! New linky follower :)

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  21. ZoeFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    So awesome! I have seen some of these around and have been wanting to try them! Yours turned out GREAT!

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  22. MelissaFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    The colors are great! I bet your daughter loved it!

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  23. DeanaFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Thanks for linking up @CountryMommaCooks your cake looks amazing:)

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  24. Christina at I Gotta Create!February 25, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    So much fun! I'm sharing this in the artist talent album on Facebook today. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Igottacreate/100573240032625?sk=wall

    Thanks so much for linking up and sharing!
    igottacreate.blogspot.com
    "Kiss Me I'm Irish" linky party now open

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  25. JulesFebruary 25, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Oh my word! Love it! I wonder if it was your cake I saw on Pinterest the other day! I love the idea of having the rainbow layers! Will have to try some day. Nice photos too! :)

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  26. KatieFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Every year I say I'm gonna do this...because I'm always so impressed with how these rainbor cakes come out. Yours is especially pretty with the candies and curly candles!

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  27. CrystalFebruary 26, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    I'm thinking of having a rainbow theme for my girls' birthday party this year, and this cake is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

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  28. Mindie HiltonFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Beautiful cake, love the clouds. Thanks for sharing at Bacon Time.

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  29. UnknownFebruary 29, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    I love it!! I bet your daughter was thrilled when you cut into!! What a special treat :)

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  30. MarilynFebruary 29, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Soooo adorable.. I LOVE this.. you ar featured this evening via pin'inspirational Thursday.. Thanks SO much for linking.. I pinned this happily ;)) So pretty.. Hope you cna link up again this evening..

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  31. Honey at 2805March 1, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Gorgeous cake and beautiful presentation! Thank you for sharing this fabulous creation and recipe at Potpourri Friday!

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  32. Maria MatterMarch 1, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    I love this idea...will definitely be trying it! Thanks for the tip about buying pans at the grocery store. I could see me making the mix then realizing I didn't have enough pans! lol
    I'll be featuring you this week @ Inspire Me Fridays, thanks so much for linking up!

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  33. CarrieMarch 2, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Featured this on my Facebook page!

    https://www.facebook.com/#!/MakingLemonadeBlog

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  34. Honey I'm Home BlogMarch 3, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    Wow, this is an amazing work of art. Thank you so much for sharing this on Fabulous Friday at Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust. Please do come back again next Friday.

    Warmly, Michelle

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  35. AngelaMarch 15, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Great idea!! I'm doing a St. Patty's Day roundup tomorrow, I'd love to link this up if that's okay? Let me know. Thanks!

    Angela @ A little about A LOT
    www.alittle-aboutalot.blogspot.com

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