Best Rainbow Angel Cake Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

RAINBOW SHERBET ANGEL FOOD CAKE



Rainbow Sherbet Angel Food Cake image

Talk about a dessert that pops. Sometimes I make this easy cake even more eye-catching by coloring the whipped cream too. Use whatever sherbet flavor combination you like. -Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
3 cups rainbow sherbet, softened if necessary
WHIPPED CREAM:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Using a long serrated knife, cut cake horizontally into 4 layers. Place bottom layer on a freezer-safe serving plate; spread with 1 cup sherbet. Repeat twice with middle cake layers and remaining sherbet. Top with remaining cake layer. Freeze, covered, until sherbet is firm, about 1 hour., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Frost top and sides of cake. Freeze until firm., Thaw in refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Cut cake with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

RAINBOW ANGEL CAKE



Rainbow Angel Cake image

Simple food colors and candies create the wow for an easy-to-make cake.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ white angel food cake mix
1 1/4 cups cold water
1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange peel
Red, yellow and green liquid food colors
1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container)
12 to 15 square candy fruit chews

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat cake mix, water and lemon peel with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute.
  • Divide batter evenly among 3 bowls. Gently stir 6 to 8 drops of one food color into each of the batters. Pour red batter into ungreased 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan. (Do not use fluted tube cake pan or 9-inch angel food pan or batter will overflow.) Spoon yellow batter over red batter. Spoon green batter over top.
  • Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not underbake. Immediately turn pan upside down onto glass bottle until cake is completely cool, about 2 hours. Run knife around edges of cake; remove from pan to serving plate.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup of the frosting into microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 15 seconds or until frosting can be stirred smooth and is thin enough to drizzle. (Or spoon frosting into 1-quart saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until thin enough to drizzle.) Drizzle over cake.
  • Place remaining frosting in decorating bag with writing tip. Pipe a ribbon and bow on each candy square to look like a wrapped package. Arrange packages on top of cake. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (Cake and Frosting), Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

RAINBOW CONFETTI ANGEL FOOD CAKE



Rainbow Confetti Angel Food Cake image

We go rainbow crazy every June when Pride Week is celebrated in Boston and around the country. Every color of the rainbow is baked into cupcakes, folded into Oreo filling, even mixed through rice crispy treats. For over a week it looks like a carnival let loose on the pastry counter at Flour. I don't know what it is about rainbow sprinkles, but put them on a cake or in a cookie and you have an instant hit. This Funfetti angel food cake covered in toasted meringue is one of the prettiest--and for me tastiest--rainbow specials we offer. The meringue helps keep the cake tender by protecting it from drying out, but I doubt you'll have a lot of leftovers. We never do!

Provided by Joanne Chang

Categories     dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield One 9-inch cake (8 to 10 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 large egg whites (about 1 1/2 cups) (360 grams), at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups (300 grams) sugar
1 cup (100 grams) sifted cake flour (sift the flour first, before measuring)
1/3 cup (60 grams) store-bought rainbow sprinkles
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups (250 grams) sugar
6 large egg whites (about 3/4 cup) (180 grams), at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the rainbow confetti angel food cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place a rack in the center of the oven.
  • Place the egg whites, vanilla, 1 teaspoon water, and the cream of tartar in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or in a large bowl, using a whisk). Whip on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes (or 5 to 6 minutes by hand) until you can see the wires of the whisk leaving a slight trail in the whites.
  • With the mixer still on medium, or while continuing to whip vigorously by hand, slowly add 3/4 cup (150 grams) of the sugar, a few tablespoons at a time. After adding a little sugar, let it whip into the whites for 10 seconds or so, then add more sugar, then again wait about 10 seconds. Continue this way until all the sugar is added; that should take at least 1 minute. Once all the sugar is added to the whites, whip on medium-high for 2 to 3 minutes more (5 to 6 minutes by hand), until the whites are glossy and shiny and hold a peak when you slowly lift the whisk straight up and out of them.
  • Stir together the cake flour, the remaining 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar, the sprinkles, and salt in a small bowl. Carefully sprinkle the flour mixture on top of the whites and gently and quickly fold it in. When the everything is entirely mixed in, scrape the batter into an ungreased 9-inch angel food cake pan. Use a spoon or offset spatula to even off the top of the batter.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, rotating the cake pan midway through the baking time, until the entire top of the cake is light golden brown and the cake springs back when you press it lightly, and a cake tester inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Immediately remove the cake from the oven and turn the pan upside down. (This ensures that the cake does not deflate and compact onto itself; since the cake pan is not greased, the cake won't fall out.) Leave the cake upside down until it is entirely cooled, at least 2 hours.
  • When the cake is cool, make the frosting.
  • Turn the cake pan right side up. Remove the cake from the pan by first running a knife around the outer edge of the cake and then around the inner tube of the pan; pop out the removable bottom along with the cake, then run a knife along the bottom of the cake to separate it from the pan. Turn the inner tube and pan bottom upside down and remove the cake carefully and quickly, then turn the cake right side up again onto a serving plate. Frost the sides, top, and inner tube with the frosting. Use an offset spatula or knife to smooth the frosting. Use a blowtorch to carefully torch the frosting all over to create a golden brown surface. If you do not have a torch, place the frosted cake on a baking sheet under the broiler and rotate it every few minutes until the sides and top are toasted, 8 to 12 minutes total. Serve immediately, or store at room temperature and serve within 6 hours at the very longest. (The frosting will not last for more than 6 hours at room temperature, and the cake itself does not store well in the fridge.)
  • For the fluffy marshmallow frosting: In a small metal or heatproof glass bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg whites to make a thick slurry. Place the bowl over a small pot of simmering water (make sure the pot is small enough that the bowl sits above the water and not directly touching it, or you may end up with scrambled egg whites) and cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is very hot to the touch, 6 to 8 minutes. (When you stick your finger in the mixture it should be so hot you immediately remove your finger.) It will thin out a bit as the sugar melts.
  • Scrape the sugar-egg white mixture into a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whip on medium-high speed for 6 to 8 minutes, until the frosting cools, is fluffy and glossy, and looks like shaving cream. Add the vanilla and salt and whip until mixed in. Use immediately.

RAINBOW ANGEL BIRTHDAY CAKE



Rainbow Angel Birthday Cake image

Turn angel food cake into a brilliant birthday treat with food coloring, ready-to-spread frosting and candy fruit chews.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ white angel food cake mix
1 1/4 cups cold water
1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange peel
Red, yellow and green liquid food colors
1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container)
12 to 15 square candy fruit chews

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat cake mix, water and lemon peel with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute.
  • Divide batter evenly among 3 bowls. Gently stir 6 to 8 drops of one food color into each of the batters. Pour red batter into ungreased 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan. (Do not use fluted tube cake pan or 9-inch angel food pan or batter will overflow.) Spoon yellow batter over red batter. Spoon green batter over top.
  • Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not underbake. Immediately turn pan upside down onto glass bottle until cake is completely cool, about 2 hours. Run knife around edges of cake; remove from pan to serving plate.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup of the frosting into microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 15 seconds or until frosting can be stirred smooth and is thin enough to drizzle. (Or spoon frosting into 1-quart saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until thin enough to drizzle.) Drizzle over cake.
  • Place remaining frosting in decorating bag with writing tip. Pipe a ribbon and bow on each candy square to look like a wrapped package. Arrange packages on top of cake. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (Cake and Frosting), Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

RAINBOW ANGEL FOOD CAKE



Rainbow Angel Food Cake image

Spring looking cake, fit for a party! Fancy and looks like you spent hours. But its soooooo easy! Baking time depends on the mix you use.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (18 ounce) package angel food cake mix
2 drops red food coloring
2 drops yellow food coloring
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
2 drops green food coloring
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 drops red food coloring
2 drops yellow food coloring
2 drops green food coloring

Steps:

  • Mix cake as directed on package.
  • Divide evenly between 3 bowls.
  • Fold red coloring into one, yellow and lemon into another and green and peppermint into the third.
  • Layer the 3 batters into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan.
  • Bake and cool as directed.
  • While cake cools prepare frosting.
  • Combine all ingredients except colors and vanilla in top of a double boiler.
  • Beat with beater until blended.
  • Place over boiling water, beat constantly until mixture forms peaks.
  • Remove from water and add vanilla extract.
  • Beat until cool and thick enough to spread.
  • Divide into 3 bowls.
  • Add red to one, yellow to one and green to the last, blending to color.
  • Frost cooled cake in a rainbow pattern.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 322.8, Carbohydrate 62.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 44.3, Protein 4.4

RAINBOW ANGEL FOOD CAKE



Rainbow Angel Food Cake image

"This colorful dessert reminds me of Dorothy singing 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'," relates subscriber Pat Habiger, who notes that one sweet bite of this cake always takes her far away from her home in Spearville, Kansas -and deposits her in the land of "aahs"!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10)
1 cup cake flour
1-1/2 cup sugar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Red, yellow and green food coloring
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour and 3/4 cup sugar twice; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, extracts and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, a fourth at a time., Divide batter into three bowls. To the first bowl, add 1 drop red and 1 drop yellow food coloring. To the second bowl, add 2 drops yellow food coloring. To the third bowl, add 2 drops green food coloring. Fold food coloring into each batter. , Spoon orange batter into a ungreased 10-in. tube pan; carefully spread to cover bottom. Spoon yellow batter over orange layer (do not mix). Spoon green batter over yellow layer. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched and cracks feel dry. Immediately invert baking pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a serving plate. Combine confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth; drizzle over cake. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

RAINBOW ANGEL CAKE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Rainbow Angel Cake Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box white angel food cake mix
1 1/4 cups cold water
1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange peel
Red, yellow and green liquid food colors
1 cup Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
12 to 15 square candy fruit chews

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat cake mix, water and lemon peel with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute. Divide batter evenly among 3 bowls. Gently stir 6 to 8 drops of one food color into each of the batters. Pour red batter into ungreased 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan. (Do not use fluted tube cake pan or 9-inch angel food pan or batter will overflow.) Spoon yellow batter over red batter. Spoon green batter over top. Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not under-bake. Immediately turn pan upside down onto glass bottle until cake is completely cool, about 2 hours. Run knife around edges of cake; remove from pan to serving plate. Spoon 1/2 cup of the frosting into microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 15 seconds or until frosting can be stirred smooth and is thin enough to drizzle. (Or spoon frosting into 1-quart saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until thin enough to drizzle.) Drizzle over cake. Place remaining frosting in decorating bag with writing tip. Pipe a ribbon and bow on each candy square to look like a wrapped package. Arrange packages on top of cake. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

RAINBOW ANGEL BIRTHDAY CAKE



Rainbow Angel Birthday Cake image

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package Betty Crocker 1-step white angel food cake mix
1 1/4 cups cold water
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel or orange peel
6 - 8 drops red food coloring
6 - 8 drops yellow food coloring
6 - 8 drops green food coloring
Easy Vanilla Glaze or Vanilla Glaze (see Fabulous Frostings and Glazes chapter)
candy confetti sprinkles
1/2 tub Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy vanilla ready-to-spread frosting or
1/2 recipe Vanilla Buttercream Frosting (see Fabulous Frostings and Glazes chapter)
12 - 15 square candy fruit chews

Steps:

  • 1- Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°. Beat cake mix, water and lemon peel in extra-large glass or metal bowl on low speed 30 seconds beat on medium speed 1 minute.2- Divide batter evenly among 3 bowls. Gently stir 1 food color into each of the batters. Pour red batter into ungreased angel food cake (tube) pan, 10 x 4 inches. (Do not use bundt cake pan or 9 x 3 1/2-inch angel food pan, or batter will overflow.) Spoon yellow batter over red batter. Spoon green batter over top.3- Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not underbake. Immediately turn pan upside down onto glass bottle until cake is completely cool, about 2 hours. Run knife around edges of cake remove from pan.4- Drizzle Easy Vanilla Glaze over cake. Sprinkle with confetti. Place frosting in decorating bag with writing tip. Pipe a ribbon and bow on each candy square to look like a wrapped package. Arrange packages on top of cake. Store loosely covered at room temperature.High Altitude (3500 to 6500 feet): Make cake mix following high-altitude directions on package for angel food pan.1 Serving: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 35) Fat 4g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 250mg Carbohydrate 54g (Dietary Fiber 0g) Protein 3g. % Daily Value: Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 2%.Betty's Tip: This colorful cake is perfect for lots of occasions, including birthday parties, baby or bridal showers and Mother's Day. To save on last-minute preparations, make the packages the day before. Loosely cover and store at room temperature until you're ready to decorate the cake.From "Betty Crocker's Ultimate Cake Mix Cookbook." Text Copyright 2004 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

RAINBOW ANGEL CAKE



Rainbow Angel Cake image

Simple food colors and candies create the wow for an easy-to-make cake.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ white angel food cake mix
1 1/4 cups cold water
1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange peel
Red, yellow and green liquid food colors
1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container)
12 to 15 square candy fruit chews

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat cake mix, water and lemon peel with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute.
  • Divide batter evenly among 3 bowls. Gently stir 6 to 8 drops of one food color into each of the batters. Pour red batter into ungreased 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan. (Do not use fluted tube cake pan or 9-inch angel food pan or batter will overflow.) Spoon yellow batter over red batter. Spoon green batter over top.
  • Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not underbake. Immediately turn pan upside down onto glass bottle until cake is completely cool, about 2 hours. Run knife around edges of cake; remove from pan to serving plate.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup of the frosting into microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 15 seconds or until frosting can be stirred smooth and is thin enough to drizzle. (Or spoon frosting into 1-quart saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until thin enough to drizzle.) Drizzle over cake.
  • Place remaining frosting in decorating bag with writing tip. Pipe a ribbon and bow on each candy square to look like a wrapped package. Arrange packages on top of cake. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (Cake and Frosting), Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

Related Topics