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!
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!
Oh, how cute. I didn't see this before. Thanks for posting, you're instructions are great.
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!!
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.
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.
Thank you for the instructions! DS's birthday is coming up, and I would love to give this a try!
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!
Thanks for sharing!! I know someone recently did a tye-dye cake using a similar technique, but this makes more sense!
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.
Yes. If you do a search in the forums for Bettercreme or Frostin' Pride you'll find tons of info. It's the best stuff! You can blend it with pudding, filling sleeves, whatever, to create a filling that doesn't need refrigeration.
It's also called Pastry Pride, Rich's Bettercream. You can find in at GFS (Gordon's Food Service) in Indiana.
I Love it!
Ahhh this is one of my favorite cakes ot make!! I don't layer the colors so neatly on top of each other. I just kinda plop the batter in one on top of each other and tap the pan on the counter to level it out before baking. The colors swirl around each other while the cake rises and it ends up with a tye dye effect. Totally cool and you should hear the "Ooohhs and Ahhhs" from the party guests! Never get tired of that!!
Im going to try this tomorrow. Just a couple of questions:
1. Should I use 1 X 1/2 recipe of WASC (i.e. 1 Box) for each layer if I am using an 11 inch tin?
2. DO the colors change much after baking like it would for fondant or should I tint it to exactly the colour I want it?
I tried this for the first time in a wondermold doll pan and wanted to share how it looked because it was really cool.
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