15-Minute Rainbow Layer Cake (No Bake)
Stack store-bought pound cake slices with whipped cream and food coloring for an Instagram-worthy rainbow cake. No oven, no mixer, pure viral appeal.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut the pound cake lengthwise into 6 thin slices, each roughly 1/2 inch thick.
Step 2
Pour heavy cream into a bowl. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Divide whipped cream into 6 small bowls. Add one food coloring drop to each, stirring until evenly tinted.
Step 4
Place the first cake slice on a plate. Spread 2 tbsp red cream on top, then layer the next slice.
Step 5
Repeat with orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple cream between each slice, creating a rainbow stack.
Step 6
Frost the top and sides with leftover cream. Slice and serve immediately for maximum visual impact.
Tools you’ll need
- serrated knife
- 6 small bowls
- large mixing bowl
- electric mixer or whisk
- spatula
- serving plate
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