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Colorful Tie-Dye Cake displayed on a dessert table.

Tie-Dye Cake Recipe


  • Author: Louna
  • Total Time: 55-57 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and fun Tie-Dye Cake featuring colorful batter layers and smooth homemade vanilla buttercream, perfect for celebrations and parties.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 layer of sprinkle cake (omit sprinkles in batter)
  • Food coloring (your choice of colors)
  • Homemade vanilla buttercream
  • Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round or springform cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the cake batter as directed. Divide the white batter into three separate bowls.
  3. Add food coloring to each bowl to create desired colors.
  4. Layer spoonfuls of colored batter randomly into the pan to create a tie-dye effect.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, then cover loosely with foil and bake an additional 13-17 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare homemade vanilla buttercream by beating butter, adding powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Frost the cooled cake with buttercream and decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

  • Do not overmix batter to avoid dense cake.
  • Ensure oven is properly preheated for even baking.
  • Use high-quality vanilla extract for best buttercream flavor.
  • Let ingredients come to room temperature before mixing.
  • Cover cake loosely with foil after 20 minutes to prevent over-browning.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-37 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Tie-Dye Cake, colorful cake, celebration cake, vanilla buttercream cake, funfetti cake, party dessert