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Rainbow Cake


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Ingredients

12 slice(s)

Cake Batter

  • 330 grams raw sugar
  • 250 grams Butter, salt reduced, Cubed
  • 4 eggs
  • 15 grams vanilla extract
  • 460 grams Self Raising Flour
  • 260 grams Milk, G
  • Food Coloring, (red, blue, green, yellow, pink, orange)

Meringue Icing

  • 200 grams egg whites
  • 400 grams white sugar
  • 15 grams vanilla extract or essence

Fillings

  • 600 grams cream
  • 100 grams raspberry jam

Topper / Decorations

  • 1 tablespoon 100's and 1000's
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Recipe's preparation

    Cake Batter
  1. Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  2. Place sugar into Thermomix and blitz on speed 6 for 20 seconds.
  3. Insert cubed butter and set Thermomix for 3 minutes at speed 3. Scrap down sides of the bowl and process for a furtherminute on speed 3.
  4. Keep the Thermomix running, add the eggs one at a time, allow approximately 20 seconds between additions to incorporate the eggs into the batter. Scrape down the sides of the bowl after the last egg is added to the mixture and incorporate for 20 seconds. Process for a further 1 minute. Don't worry if it looks curdled at this time, it will come back together.
  5. Add the remaining ingredients (vanilla extract, self raising flour and milk) and process on speed 6 for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and process on speed 6 for 30 seconds.
  6. Weigh the mixture and divide evenly into 6 portions. Dye one portion each Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Pink.
  7. Place cake batter into separate 20cm round cake tins and cook for 15 minutes in your per-heated oven, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Meringue Icing
  9. Insert sugar and blitz on speed 10 until fine.
  10. Insert butterfly. Place all remaining ingredients into the Thermomix. Select temperature 70, speed 4 for 5 minutes. If icing remains grainy, continue mixing for another 1 - 2 minutes. The icing should be white and glossy and have firm peaks.
  11. Fillings
  12. Place cream into Thermomix. Insert butterfly and turn to speed 4. Watch the cream until it gets to the desired whipped cream consistency (it should be firm or stiff peaks) - approximately 30 - 45 seconds.
  13. Clean out bowl (wash, clean and dry).
  14. Place the jam into the Thermomix set to speed 2, reverse speedCounter-clockwise operation, temperature 50 for 1 minute. Keep watch as you are just looking to melt the jam so that it can be easily spread onto the cakes.
  15. Bringing it together
  16. Now for the fun part!Select your serving plate / cake stand, place a small dollop of icing in the centre of the plate/stand.
    At this point, if your cakes are a little uneven (like mine generally are!) clean and level them up to create flat layers.
  17. Place the blue layer cake on top of the dollop of icing. Spread a thin layer of jam onto the cake, on top of this place a reasonable layer of cream onto the cake (approximately 0.5cm in height). Do not spread the cream out to the edge, keep it 1 - 1 1/2 cm inside the outer edge. As you place the next layer on top a slightly press down the cream will spread to the edges.
  18. Repeat this process with the Green, Yellow, Orange and Pink layers of the cake.
  19. Place a layer of icing on top of the cake, slowly dollop and spread the icing around the outside of the cake. You can either go for the rustic look keeping little peaks and troughs all over the cake or create a completely smooth surface - the choice is yours!
  20. Sprinkle the top and sides of the cake with 100's and 1000's.
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Tip

I have tried this with only 2 layers of whipped cream, we all agreed it needed all layers to have whipped cream!



Note for Step 6: This batter generally weigh 1.5kgs, and can be divided into 6 equal portions of 250grams each.



Tip for the Meringue Icing: Best to do this in a cool environment! Trial and error has seen it not turn out well in a humid or warm environment (cake fail for a naming day!). It is a very sweet icing, alternatives which would be just as yum: whipped cream, buttercream icing and / or ganache. Pick the one you like best and give it a try tmrc_emoticons.).


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  • Gave this a try but my cake didn't rise at all so...

    Submitted by Minnie444 on 9. May 2022 - 13:01.

    Gave this a try but my cake didn't rise at all so the layers turned out very flat. I followed the recipe so I have no idea what went wrong tmrc_emoticons.(

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  • TristaHoyland: did you ever try gf flour and did...

    Submitted by Silverstarr on 29. January 2022 - 11:08.

    TristaHoyland: did you ever try gf flour and did it work out?

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  • hi, has anyone tried this with gluten free flour,...

    Submitted by Silverstarr on 28. January 2022 - 21:13.

    hi, has anyone tried this with gluten free flour, is it straight swap, did it turn out the same? thx

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  • Followed the recipe to a T and got flat uneven...

    Submitted by Lborthwick on 20. March 2021 - 10:00.

    Followed the recipe to a T and got flat uneven chewy pancakes Sad I suspect the flour gets overworked and possibly needs the addition of the butterfly attachment when doing the butter and sugar

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  • Great recipe! Made this for my daughter's 2nd...

    Submitted by ElMcK88 on 25. April 2020 - 11:40.

    Great recipe! Made this for my daughter's 2nd birthday and came out great! I opted for 5 layers but the cake was still pretty tall! Used buttercream icing instead, as was a bit pressed for time and iced it straight away. Jame and cream in between each layer a must!

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  • Second try no betterWhat a flop... twice!...

    Submitted by Manounette on 7. December 2019 - 00:35.

    Second try no betterSecond try no better
    What a flop... twice!
    Definitely not a fool proof recipe...
    I have made it twice today and all 12 cakes ended not rising!
    Flat as pancakes, tasted like uncooked flour... I'm totally gutted and super stressed that I don't have a cake for my girl's birthday...
    I am not inexperienced neither an expert but usually my cakes turn out well so I really don't know what went wrong...
    I was quite surprised at the amount of mixing of the dough and the speed...
    Generally once the flour is added you shouldn't mix too long and too fast (20s speed 4 seems to be the norm with cakes)... the recipe calls for minutes at speed 6 and I wonder if the dough was overworked...
    Anyway, a one star from me cause you can't put 0 star!
    I would definitely recommend you to try it out before going for the full recipe, just to make sure it works out for you... as others have posted this recipe seems to be a make or break!

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  • Love is cake it is my go to for colouring layer...

    Submitted by TristaHoyland on 21. August 2019 - 14:10.

    Love is cake it is my go to for colouring layer cakes.
    Has anyone try using GF flour instead? My youngest is gluten intolerant but still want to make a ripper cake for her birthday?

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  • Made this for my daughters 2nd birthday and used...

    Submitted by jhouston1002 on 8. July 2018 - 15:52.

    Made this for my daughters 2nd birthday and used cream cheese frosting instead of cream in between layers and it was Devine!

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  • This didn't work out very well for me. The cakes...

    Submitted by Bisguido on 19. April 2018 - 21:00.

    This didn't work out very well for me. The cakes didn't rise and it was dense and flourey. Not sure went wrong but i wouldn't use again.

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  • Cake looked great but I thought the cake tasted...

    Submitted by n_anne on 16. March 2018 - 09:02.

    Cake looked great but I thought the cake tasted like raw flour even thought it seemed well cooked.

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  • Taggie: did you add any bicarb soda or anything to...

    Submitted by Nic85 on 2. February 2018 - 16:41.

    Taggie: did you add any bicarb soda or anything to make them rise?

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  • I did a practice cake so halved the recipe ,...

    Submitted by Laura Sumners on 1. February 2018 - 13:58.

    I did a practice cake so halved the recipe , making two 20cm cakes. Not sure what went wrong but the cakes didn't rise and were very flat.

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  • Absolutely magnificent. Easy to make. I used the...

    Submitted by Kari08 on 5. December 2017 - 20:37.

    Absolutely magnificent. Easy to make. I used the Wilton Butter cream instead as a friend was decorating it with fondant but I had so many compliments as to the texture and taste of the cake. Most people wanted to know where I bought it!

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  • Made this today! Super yummy!...

    Submitted by innersalam on 5. September 2017 - 00:24.

    Made this today! Super yummy!

    I know some things go without saying but some things in this recipe were not clear, like cleaning out the thermomix before adding the jam tmrc_emoticons.(



    Or cutting around each layer of cake to level it tmrc_emoticons.(

    Since I am not really a cake maker these little things would have really helped.

    Otherwise everything else was awesome! We really loved this cake.

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  • Loved this cake. Very easy to make. Thank you,

    Submitted by rosella on 2. September 2017 - 13:14.

    Loved this cake. Very easy to make. Thank you,

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  • This is a really yummy cake....

    Submitted by Ness101 on 18. August 2017 - 16:41.

    This is a really yummy cake.
    Even though my layers rose a bit uneven, the cake looked sensational! I will make it next time as a colourful swirl cake instead of layers, makes a very big mix.
    Thanks!

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  • Such a great recipe, thanks! I have made this a...

    Submitted by Booshe on 4. August 2017 - 06:30.

    Such a great recipe, thanks! I have made this a couple of times now with a lemon cream cheese icing. The kids love it tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • wow...

    Submitted by maciebonus on 14. June 2017 - 22:05.

    wow

    this is amazing, i love the rainbow colours that pop when you cut it open Smile

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  • Great easy recipe I only use 250g of sugar as I...

    Submitted by Scoofy on 18. May 2017 - 14:33.

    Great & easy recipe! I only use 250g of sugar as I buttercream the layers.

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    Submitted by wce087 on 25. April 2017 - 16:35.
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  • ThermoSarah85 Hi how did you make the cake dairy...

    Submitted by wce087 on 25. April 2017 - 16:34.

    ThermoSarah85: Hi, how did you make the cake dairy free? Which products did you use? Thanks

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  • ThermoSarah85...

    Submitted by wce087 on 25. April 2017 - 16:33.

    ThermoSarah85:
    Hi tmrc_emoticons.) How did you make this cake dairy free? What products did you use? Thanks

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  • ThermoSarah85...

    Submitted by wce087 on 25. April 2017 - 16:33.

    ThermoSarah85:
    Hi tmrc_emoticons.) How did you make this cake dairy free? What products did you use? Thanks

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  • ive made this recipe a few times and easily...

    Submitted by ThermoSarah85 on 1. April 2017 - 15:39.

    ive made this recipe a few times and easily trasnlated it to suit dairy free and usuing spelt flour! i share this with all my firends

    www.facebook.com/thermosarah85

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  • Help! I'm making this now for

    Submitted by Ashevenden on 26. November 2016 - 11:35.

    Help! I'm making this now for my daughters party tomorrow - can I make it all today (and ice it) and refrigerate until tomorrow? Will the icing be ok in the fridge overnight? Ta!

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  • OMG ! Thanks so much for

    Submitted by refellini on 20. November 2016 - 09:22.

    OMG ! Thanks so much for share this recipe !! Just made this cake for my girl's 1st birthday .... and I have to say: I had nightmares thinking if was going to work, and taste blabla.. and was AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I end up putting just cream in the middle, no jam, cause my jam mixing with the cream, end up been pure water (maybe some reaction).. but is all good!!! Cause was sweet enough without the jam.. and look amazinggg ! Everyone was so surpriseeed when I cut and that I made it hahah !

    1st birthday cake for my girl 1st birthday cake for my girl
    amazing colours amazing colours

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  • great recipe, everyone loved

    Submitted by Shaz_M on 15. October 2016 - 22:00.

    great recipe, everyone loved it. I used buttercream instead & ganache for the drip.Thanks for sharing

     

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  • did the whole mix in one tin

    Submitted by janetmeyn on 3. September 2016 - 17:46.

    did the whole mix in one tin with 5 colours (rainbow/marble style ) - flavour AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!Just takes 1-1.5hrs to cook pending oven

     

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  • This recipe is perfect.!

    Submitted by MrsQ on 27. August 2016 - 13:21.

    This recipe is perfect.! Beautiful light texture. My daughter has been nagging me to make a rainbow cake but with just us two at home atm a full cake would be too much so we halved the recipe and made marbled rainbow cupcakes (the batter made 12 perfect cupcakes) which I'll freeze for school treats. She was so excited to break it open and see the colours.!! I used natural colours the creative cake decorating brand and they turned out vibrant. Great recipe thanks! 

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  • Found I needed a little more

    Submitted by It's Delish on 21. August 2016 - 11:42.

    Found I needed a little more for the 6 layers. Worked out perfectly though!

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  • Cake turned out erll however

    Submitted by bek2908 on 16. August 2016 - 13:07.

    Cake turned out erll however icing was a flop tmrc_emoticons.( Might use buttercream instead !

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  • Hi Taggie i am going to try

    Submitted by bbug on 7. August 2016 - 21:13.

    Hi Taggie

    i am going to try this cake out for my little ones 3rd birthday and wanted to know how you stored the pre made cakes overnight? also what creamy vanilla frosting recipe did you use?

    i am only new to baking so am a bit nervous but want to give it a go!

    thanks

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  • This is a great recipe! very

    Submitted by realaussiemumma on 6. August 2016 - 18:44.

    This is a great recipe! very simple. I used a buttercream frosting in 5 colours over a white crumb coat. Then a white chocolate ganache for the drip! ☺️

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  • I made the cake, but every

    Submitted by therMELicious on 23. July 2016 - 22:21.

    I made the cake, but every layer came outreally flat - not sure what I did wrong? I defintely used SR flour as it was out of a new packet. Any ideas?

    Follow my Thermomixing adventures at www.facebook.com/therMELicious Smile

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  • Cake was amazing, but had

    Submitted by tash9981 on 19. June 2016 - 20:59.

    Cake was amazing, but had issues with the icing as it was too runny so ended up using a different icing. Thanks for sharing this recipe, I have always wanted to make a rainbow cake.

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  • cake looked amazing and

    Submitted by krissy_k on 18. June 2016 - 23:55.

    cake looked amazing and tasted amazing Thank you 

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  • Very easy to make.  i used a

    Submitted by Chan on 21. May 2016 - 15:56.

    Very easy to make.  i used a 23cm tin which made the layers a bit too thin so will defiantly use 20cm next time. I didn't do the frosting as I wanted to use chocolate ganache as im making a rock climbing cake for my sons birthday. Can't wait to eat it.  

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  • This is a wonderful recipe. I

    Submitted by MeKnowNothing on 7. May 2016 - 18:11.

    This is a wonderful recipe. I found there is no need for the jam/cream between layers; I used butter icing instead between them. 

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  • Cake looks amazing when cut

    Submitted by MrsFrankie on 6. April 2016 - 20:55.

    Cake looks amazing when cut into. Very Yummy too.

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  • I halved recipe and had only

    Submitted by Bel-1981 on 5. April 2016 - 22:40.

    I halved recipe and had only 3 layers. Turned out fantastic. Won't put jam in again, not needed for our tastebuds.

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  • Awesome cake recipe.  Time

    Submitted by AmyZC on 16. December 2015 - 21:59.

    Awesome cake recipe.  Time consuming for me as I only had 1 cake tin the right size so each colour had to be baked seperately!  I had a major flop with the meringue... I ended up with meringue sludge!!  One part of me said to do it the way I know, and the other part said "she'll be right, just follow the recipe.  I had no time to re-do and didn't want to waste the eggs.  So I just stuck it on and hopped for the best.  At the end of the day no one cared, the cake was cut and everyone forgot about the outside!  

    Amy Greenwood | Thermomix Consultant | Tasmania | Facebook: Amy Greenwood - Thermo Consultant

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  • Definitely not, I do 2 layers

    Submitted by Russella on 9. December 2015 - 18:17.

    Definitely not, I do 2 layers at a time and have the others waiting to go. 

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  • Do you need to cook all

    Submitted by chelseat on 6. November 2015 - 06:45.

    Do you need to cook all layers at once? I don't have 6 same size tins.

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  • Thank you for making me look

    Submitted by karissalee on 20. September 2015 - 08:16.

    Thank you for making me look like i actually know what I am doing ha ha! Great recipe!

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  • 5 starts for sure! Was so

    Submitted by melanicca on 8. September 2015 - 09:50.

    5 starts for sure!

    Was so good and so easy, this deserves a separate effort for the star rating!

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  • So easy to make. Was a huge

    Submitted by melanicca on 8. September 2015 - 09:48.

    So easy to make. Was a huge hit with everyone. My daughter couldn't have been happier with her cake.

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  • I made this cake for my

    Submitted by ThePaulie on 7. September 2015 - 15:20.

    I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was quite stunning! 

    Also tasted yummy Big Smile

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  • This is the best cake i have

    Submitted by lady_christie on 3. August 2015 - 16:12.

    This is the best cake i have ever made. 

    I didnt add the jam as i dont like jam.

    I made the icing yellow and turned the cake into a minion for my sons 5th birthday cake. 

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  • A fantastic cake! I made

    Submitted by Pempem on 19. July 2015 - 20:19.

    A fantastic cake! I made ahead of time and put it in the freezer. I decorated it the day before the party. 

    I also made cupcakes using this recipe, it makes At least 26 cupcakes - they turned out perfect. 

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  • This was an awesome cake!

    Submitted by rachbake on 30. June 2015 - 21:56.

    This was an awesome cake! Thanks tmrc_emoticons.D

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