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How to Make Rainbow Citrus Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to the world of vibrant and refreshing flavors with our delightful Rainbow Citrus Cake recipe! This eye-catching dessert is a celebration of the beautiful colors and zesty flavors of various citrus fruits. Not only does it make for a stunning presentation, but it also delivers a burst of tangy and sweet flavors with every bite. Whether you're hosting a springtime gathering, a summer party, or simply craving a taste of sunshine on a dull day, this cake is sure to brighten up any occasi...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup shortening
  • 2 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring
  • 2 drops orange food coloring
  • 2 drops green food coloring
  • 1 recipe Lemon Custard Filling
  • 1 recipe Orange Cream Frosting

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (9-inch) cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch pans. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing until each egg is incorporated; stir in vanilla. Beat in flour mixture alternately with milk. Divide batter into 3 bowls.
  • In the first bowl, stir in lemon zest and yellow food coloring; pour into prepared pan. In the second bowl, stir in orange zest and orange food coloring; pour into second prepared pan. In the last bowl, stir in lime zest and green food coloring; pour into third prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake layer comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Assemble the cake: stack layers together with Lemon Filling in between layers. Frost sides and top with Orange Cream Frosting. Refrigerate until serving.

    • Nutrition

    434 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 380mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 68g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 135mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 111mg

    Categories

    Fruit dessert recipes
    Rainbow recipes
    Colorful recipes
    Baking recipes