10-Minute Rainbow Layer Cake
Stack store-bought pound cake slices with rainbow-tinted whipped cream for an Instagram-worthy dessert that comes together in minutes. No baking required—just color, whip, and layer.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (about 16 oz) store-bought pound cake
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 4 drops each, or to taste food coloring (red, yellow, blue, green)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sprinkles (optional rainbow or nonpareils)
Instructions
- 1
Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Divide whipped cream into 4 bowls. Add one food coloring shade to each bowl; fold gently until uniform.
- 3
Slice pound cake horizontally into 4 thin layers (about 3/4-inch thick per slice).
- 4
Spread first cake layer with red whipped cream, top with second layer, spread yellow cream, continue with blue and green.
- 5
Frost top and sides with any remaining whipped cream. Top with sprinkles if desired.
- 6
Chill until serving, or slice and serve immediately for a soft, custardy crumb.
Tools you’ll need
- electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- 4 small bowls
- serrated knife
- rubber spatula
- offset spatula or butter knife
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