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MacsMom
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Sat May 03, 2008 3:22 pm |
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I've had so many requests for instructions on this multi-colored cake, I figured I'd post it once and for all! 
I use the WASC recipe but I use all vanilla and replace half the water with vanilla coffee creamer and add a pkg of white chocolate pudding. Perhaps that is why there is no bitter taste with the amount of food coloring I use?
I evenly distribute the batter among 6 bowls. Using a butter knife, I scoop a good-sized glob of Wilton color and stir it in (I really prefer Wilton over Americolor--I'm probably the odd one out).
Oh, for the red use "Red-red" NOT "No-taste red" (red-red is deeper and you can use less).
You have to think ahead about how high you want the tier...
I like to use two layers of filling so I used to put two colors together per pan: purple/blue, green/yellow, orange/red. But if you fill the pans with a typical amount of batter you'll get a very tall cake, so I was trying to fill my pans less than half-full, spreading thin layers of batter. It's much easier to do just one filling: Use 3 colors per pan.
HOWEVER... I've recently decided to start using a 3" tall pan and layering all 6 colors and just torting it in two places - it would be SO much simpler.
I finally had the chance to slice into one when I had just enough leftover batter to fill one pan with all 6 colors -- it looked great! I don't think it's going to matter where the colors get separated when I torte it, I'll just wait to add color to the filling when I see which colors have been sliced!
(I use vanilla Bettercreme mixed with cheesecake pudding mix for the filling, coloring it to match the torte).
Take care when layering the colors so they don't blend. I spread the first color over the bottom of the pan, then with the consecutive colors I pour the batter in a thin stream, circling it over the previous color so that I don't need to spread the batter too much with a spoon.
Hope that wasn't too confusing! |
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tenleysmommy
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Sat May 03, 2008 3:40 pm |
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Thanks for the instructions!  |
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andpotts
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Sat May 03, 2008 3:52 pm |
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Thank you so much! Your picture has been in my favorites since I first saw it and I would love to make one, it's so festive and fun, just looking at the picture makes me happy! Thanks for sharing! |
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dessert1st
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Sat May 03, 2008 3:54 pm |
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Oh, how cute. I didn't see this before. Thanks for posting, you're instructions are great. |
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staceyboots
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Sat May 03, 2008 3:58 pm |
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thanks for sharing your instructions!! |
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thecupcakemom
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Sat May 03, 2008 4:02 pm |
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where can you get Bettercreme? |
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Dee1219
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Sat May 03, 2008 4:07 pm |
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I love that idea!! My daughter is a Rainbow girl and this will be so neat to make for the next cake, what a delight that will be when they cut into it!! How fun, thank you so much for sharing!! |
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Cakebelle
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Sat May 03, 2008 4:07 pm |
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Thank you so much for sharing. This will be fun to do for kids of all ages!!!!  |
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MacsMom
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Sat May 03, 2008 4:09 pm |
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| thecupcakemom wrote: | | where can you get Bettercreme? |
Smart&Final (same product as Frostin' Pride). Some Sam's Clubs also carry it, but you have to ask the bakery. |
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dessert1st
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Sat May 03, 2008 8:15 pm |
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MacsMom,
Is Bettercream a liquid thqt you whip? This is new to me and I'd like to try it with the pudding mix you mentioned. Thanks so much. |
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SEAQUEEN
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Sun May 04, 2008 5:51 am |
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Thank you for sharing!  |
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lanibird
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Sun May 04, 2008 7:21 am |
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Thank you for the instructions! DS's birthday is coming up, and I would love to give this a try! |
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janebrophy
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Sun May 04, 2008 7:28 am |
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Thanks so much for posting this! I've had it in my fav's and was about to give it a shot. Our b-day season is coming up! All 3 kids, in consecutive months = a lot of parties!  Now I won't have to do too many trials! |
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sweetiemama
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Sun May 04, 2008 7:41 am |
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I love this! Thank you so much for sharing your technique with us! |
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bobwonderbuns
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Sun May 04, 2008 7:58 am |
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Thanks for sharing!! I know someone recently did a tye-dye cake using a similar technique, but this makes more sense! |
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