Multi-Colored Cake!

I love making things that are VERY colorful. They just seem to have a brighter and happier taste! So I make this

now doesn't this just make you think warm and happy thoughts? I know I did while I baked it

So this is what you'll need for this recipe.

a checker making cake pan set

food coloring of every color

tooth picks

OK now for the recipe!

Ingredients

    5-1/2 cups sifted cake flour
    2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons baking powder
    1-1/2 teaspoons salt
    8 egg whites
    3 cups white sugar
    1-1/2 cups butter
    3 cups milk
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  
  

Directions

    Measure sifted flour, baking powder, and salt; sift together three times.
  
    Cream butter or margarine. Gradually add remaining 2 1/2 cup sugar, and cream together until light and fluffy. Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth. Mix in flavorings.

    In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually, and continue beating only until meringue will hold up in soft peaks.

    Add meringue into batter by FOLDING. Spread batter in a 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan which has been lined on the bottom with parchment paper.

    Separate batter into 6 to 9 different bowls depending on how many colors you want! I think the more color the better and don't worry I show you what its going to look like!

    Once you have your batter colored you can make the multicolor 3 to 4 layer cake 3 colors per layer!

 
    When satisfied with the look Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes, then remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.





Angel Icing

Ingredients

 1/2 cup shortening
 1/2 cup butter, softened
 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 4 cups confectioners' sugar
 2 tablespoons milk


In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and vanilla. Blend in the sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered until ready to decorate. Once ready to Decorate ice leaving a few peaks on the top of the cake and drop dots of food coloring one drop at a time pulling a tooth pick through to get look you want!

Delicious Multi-colored cake!