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Unleash the Magic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Rainbow Unicorn Cake

The Perfect Treat for Any Celebration

Imagine a cake that’s as enchanting as a mythical unicorn – a masterpiece that combines vibrant colors, moist texture, and a touch of whimsy. With this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how to craft a stunning rainbow unicorn cake that’s sure to impress anyone.

Gather Your Essential Tools and Ingredients

Before you begin, make sure you have the following special equipment:

• Kitchen scale
• 8-inch round cake pans (at least two)
• 2 large heavy-duty pastry bags fitted with a large tip of your choice
• Offset spatula (for smoothing frosting) or bench scraper
• Cake stand (at least 10 inches in diameter)

You’ll also need the following ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup canola oil
• 3/4 cup full-fat plain yogurt (not Greek)
• 3/4 cup water
• 4 large egg whites
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
• 1 cup simple syrup
• 3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Prepare the Cake Layers

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease your cake pans with butter or cooking spray and dust them with flour. Insert a round of parchment paper to ensure the layers come out cleanly.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the oil, yogurt, water, egg whites, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth, being careful not to overmix.

Using a kitchen scale, weigh the batter and divide it into six equal-sized portions. Distribute each portion into a separate bowl and add 4-5 drops of one food coloring. Stir gently to fully incorporate the color.

Fill your prepared pans with one batter color and shake to distribute the batter evenly. Knock the bottom of the pan against the counter to remove any air bubbles. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are slightly browned. Brush with a thin layer of simple syrup and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Create the Frosting

Combine the butter and 2 cups of powdered sugar in a stand mixer and mix on low until smooth. Add the remaining powdered sugar, milk, and salt, and gradually increase the speed until the frosting is fluffy.

Fill two large pastry bags with icing and keep one bag in the fridge until ready to use.

Assemble and Frost the Cake

Line the edges of your cake stand with small strips of parchment paper to protect the surface from icing. Add a small amount of frosting to the middle of the stand and begin layering the cake in a rainbow pattern, starting with the purple cake and stacking up to the red cake.

Spread one layer of the cake with roughly 1/3 inch of frosting and repeat with the remaining cake layers. Press the top of the cake gently to secure it.

Cover the whole cake with a thin layer of frosting, creating a crumb coat layering. Let the cake chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

Decorate Your Masterpiece

When the cake has chilled, take it out of the fridge and cover it with the remaining frosting. Use an offset spatula or dough scraper to smooth out the frosting. Let the cake chill another hour in the fridge.

Carefully slide out the parchment liners to expose the outer rim of the cake stand, and clean off any excess frosting. Decorate with unicorn horn, mane, ears, and any extra decorations to complete the look.

With these steps, you’ll be well on your way to creating a stunning rainbow unicorn cake that’s sure to delight anyone. So go ahead, unleash your creativity, and make this magical treat a reality!