Name: Vibrant Rainbow Butterfly Cake: Easy Decorating
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 14
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup whole milk; Assorted gel food coloring

Birthday Cake

Rainbow Butterfly Cake

Aug 16, 2025
by Adrain Marks
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

30 mins
TOTAL TIME

50 mins
SERVING

14 People
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Unleash your inner artist with this stunning Rainbow Butterfly Cake! A simple white cake recipe transforms into a vibrant masterpiece that's sure to wow at any celebration. Its delicate sugar cookie flavor makes it a delightful treat for all ages.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 cup whole milk

Assorted gel food coloring

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

25 g
Cholesterol

45 mg
Fiber

0 g
Protein

3 g
Saturated Fat

5 g
Sodium

122 mg
Sugar

15 g
Fat

8 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8 1/2x11-inch butterfly-shaped cake pan. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. (2 minutes)

03

Step

In a large bowl, cream together sugar and softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Divide the batter evenly into 4 or 5 small bowls. Add several drops of gel food coloring to each bowl, mixing well to achieve desired vibrancy. (10 minutes)

06

Step

Spoon small amounts of colored batter randomly into the prepared cake pan, using a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the colors together. Repeat until all batter has been used, creating a marbled effect. (15 minutes)

07

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (30-45 minutes)

08

Step

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

09

Step

Once completely cooled, frost with your favorite buttercream, ganache, or simple glaze. Decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, or candies to enhance the butterfly theme.

For the most vibrant colors, use gel food coloring.
Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
To prevent sticking, ensure the cake pan is thoroughly greased and floured. Alternatively, use a baking spray with flour.
If the top of the cake starts to brown too quickly, tent it with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

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