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Rainbow Swirl Cake with Cream Cheese Filling
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Assorted gel food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups of flour, 2 cups of sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Add in 1 cup of softened butter, 4 eggs, 1 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into 6 bowls. Add a different color of gel food coloring to each bowl and mix until the batter is vibrant.
- Spoon the colored batter into the prepared cake pans, creating a rainbow effect. Use a toothpick to swirl the colors together for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat 8 oz of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip 1/2 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to create the filling.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the cream cheese filling on top. Repeat with the remaining cake layers and filling, creating a rainbow swirl effect.
- Slice and serve the rainbow swirl cake with cream cheese filling. Enjoy!
The Rainbow Swirl Cake with a cream cheese filling is a delightful twist on the classic dessert. This vibrant and flavorful cake has a rich history, with its origins dating back to the 1960s when it first gained popularity in American bakeries. Renowned chefs like Julia Child and Martha Stewart have since popularized their own versions of this whimsical treat, adding their unique flair to the recipe. Today, this delectable cake can be found in bakeries and restaurants across the United States, particularly in regions known for their vibrant culinary scenes such as New York City, San Francisco, and New Orleans. The key to a perfect Rainbow Swirl Cake lies in achieving the ideal balance of moist, fluffy cake layers and a luscious cream cheese filling. The vibrant swirls of color are also essential to creating the signature visual appeal of this dessert. For those looking to recreate this delightful treat at home, experimenting with alternative methods for creating the colorful swirls, such as using natural food dyes or incorporating different flavor extracts, can add an exciting twist to the traditional recipe. Whether enjoyed at a bustling bakery or lovingly baked in a home kitchen, the Rainbow Swirl Cake with a cream cheese filling is sure to bring joy to any occasion.
65 min
12
380 calories
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