Rainbow Cake Tutorial

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This is a Fashionista Event and a promotional item was provided to me by Sweetworks. Hosts for this event are Still Blonde after all these Years and ModlyChic. We hope you enjoy our Rainbow Cake plus the fun creations from Cake My Day cookbook!

Rainbow Cake Tutorial plus Sweetworks Cake My Day

So you all know I am a known foodie! I love to bake and play in the kitchen. And with Spring approaching I figured it was time to get some fun baking done. I love Spring Baking! Even though I’m still battling morning sickness, I was still able to get a simple rainbow cake created that the kids can really enjoy! What I love is that this cake is super simple! Yep, simple enough that a Mama battling morning sickness can still pull it together!

I got my inspiration from the Cake My Day book and Sweetworks Candy! You all know how much I love Sweetworks candy since my last projects for the Frosted Christmas Candy jar and the Leaky Cauldron Brownies for Halloween last year. So I really wanted to do something fun for the Spring.

The “Cake My Day” book is awesome! I got a sneak peak inside this last week and I am loving all the fun! It includes brilliant tips for getting the best cake designs, frosting tips, cake design tips, cake recipe, frosting recipe, plus tons of instructions on how to make the cutest cakes!

Rainbow Cake Tutorial plus Sweetworks Cake My Day Giveaway!

You can learn to make those fun designs in the cake itself, plus how to make cool designs in frosting. And not to mention the most exciting part, lots of fun cake designs like animals,  decoration designs, fancy cakes, simple cakes, and cakes for different seasons!

You can Order the “Cake My Day” book now!

Like I said, I got my inspiration from the “Cake My Day” Book. The Rainbow cake specifically.

Rainbow Cake Tutorial plus Sweetworks Cake My Day

It was so cute and so simple. Now, the book has the most brilliant directions on how to get the best frosting look! I highly recommend getting it and reading it. You will be frosting like a pro! Plus it has many cake decorations that utilize my favorite Sweetworks Candies!

Rainbow Cake Tutorial

To Begin, I gathered up my SweetWorks Candy (Sixlets in multiple colors and a Raspberry Chocolate Ovation Ball). Then got my cake baked.

Rainbow Cake Tutorial plus Sweetworks Cake My Day

Now since I am still fighting Morning sickness, I went with the simple solution of a Red Velvet box mix. But the “Cake My Day” book has the coolest instructions on how to get a rainbow of colors in the actual cake itself! Seriously you have to try it! When I’m not sick that is the very next thing I’m going to be doing!

Rainbow Cake Tutorial plus Sweetworks Cake My Day

Bake up an 8″ round cake. Let it cool completely. Then you will cut it in half and frost the bottom of the cake.

Rainbow Cake Tutorial plus Sweetworks Cake My Day

Then sandwich it together and prop the cake up with the cut side down. Now you have a Rounded cake hump.

Rainbow Cake Tutorial plus Sweetworks Cake My Day

Use the frosting to fill in any gaps. Again the “Cake Your Day” book has great directions for a crumb frosting to make this super simple!

Then finish frosting the entire cake and if designed add in some designs. I used the Walton Decorate Smart icing tools (affiliate link) to get that fun design in my frosting. Speaking of frosting, I made a fun Whipped Coconut Cream frosting. So simple to make and OH so delicious. Just use our Whipped Frosting recipe and substitute the vanilla pudding mix for the Coconut Cream pudding mix. Perfection!

Next pick out the colors of Sixlets you want to use. I didn’t have room for all the colors of the rainbow, nor did I have all the colors of the Rainbow in the Sixlets, but I came close. I picked out the best colors possible and went in order putting them across the top of the Rainbow cake. Super simple, even the kids can help with this part.

Rainbow Cake Tutorial plus Sweetworks Cake My Day

Rainbow Cake Tutorial plus Sweetworks Cake My Day

With all the Rainbow Sixlets in place, then use Mini Marshmallows. You can put a little frosting on the end and then start stacking them to make the fluffy clouds around the bottom of each end of the Rainbow cake.

Rainbow Cake Tutorial plus Sweetworks Cake My Day

And then, I figured since it’s March, and there being a fun LUCKY holiday this month called Saint Patrick’s Day, that I’d add in a pot of gold at the end. So I broke open the Raspberry Chocolate Ovation Ball and laid the sliced out to make a “pot”. And then filled it with Gold Sixlets.

Rainbow Cake Tutorial plus Sweetworks Cake My Day

Then if you feel like it you can trim the rest of the bottom of the cake in white Sixlets.

Rainbow Cake Tutorial plus Sweetworks Cake My Day

Like I said, such a fun and simple cake! So simple that the kids can easily help and even this Pregnant Mama fighting Morning Sickness was able to get it done!

Rainbow Cake Tutorial plus Sweetworks Cake My Day Rainbow Cake Tutorial plus Sweetworks Cake My Day

Now want some more fun? Check out all the fun and delicious creations in the linky below from fellow bloggers showing you the creative ways you can decorate with Sweetworks Candy! PLUS each blogger is also holding their own Giveaway just like us! So that’s more chances to win!

Rainbow Cake Tutorial plus Sweetworks Cake My Day

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91 Comments

  1. I like the unique designed cakes that would be fun at any party. beautiful descriptions that are easy to follow.

  2. I like the easy and ey-popping cakes and that you don’t have to be a professional to make these. It can be challenging and overwhelming sometimes trying to come up with that easy cake that you know will come out right.

  3. I love that this book will show how to use decorating candies like PEARLS and SIXLETS for the designs. I also like that they will tell how to use Sara Lee Pound Cakes for these cake designs.

  4. This is so cute! Plus it looks really easy. Everything is always better when it’s easy to make, haha.

  5. This is too cute, especially for St. Patrick’s Day! I’m fanatical about making all my kids’ birthday cakes but definitely need to up my skills, sounds like this book could be just what I need to get to that next level of cake-awesomeness.

  6. I love how detailed the cakes are would be neat to have tutorials on how to make center piece cakes.

  7. I love that they give ideas for unique cakes, like vacuums, work boot or sneaker. These type of cakes can be used for mothers day, fathers day or for many occasions.

  8. I like that it is everyday recipes. Anyone can do it if you give it a try. Really nice ideas for the holidays too! It would give great ideas for future decorations.

  9. My little girl would LOVE to have me make a cake like this. Her birthday is in May, I just might have to try it. Thanks SO much for the step by step.

  10. I like that is is NOT a cupcake book. I have great admiration for those who have the patience for cupcakes, but I feel that this is a book I would actually be able to make something from.

  11. I’m especially thrilled that I don’t have to have a high skill level of cake decorating to make these cute and fun designs, I know that any one any age will enjoy them

  12. I think that it’s interesting that the recipes and instructions only require every day bowls, pans and measuring cups according to the description. I think that’s great.

  13. That is such a unique cake. I love making all kinds of cakes, so this one would be a lot of fun. What a great idea! Perfect for St. Patrick’s day as well.

  14. I like the step by step instructions. I also like how easy it looks to decorate with candy.

  15. Loved the boot cake! Easy recipes, and the use of the Sara Lee pound cakes is genius. Makes it easy for everyone.

  16. I find it interesting that there are so many creative ways to use pearls and sixlets. I love the rainbow cake.

  17. I like the fun designs and that you can get it in ebook form so it doesn’t take up more room on my overflowing cookbook shelf!

  18. I love that there are great photos. I am the type that needs a good picture of what the end result is supposed to looks like.

  19. My favorite feature of the book is that you don’t need fancy kitchen utensils or pans in order to create most of the recipes.

  20. I like that the book has cakes for all sorts: monster cake, a Timberland cake (great for guys!), and the candy-covered feminine cake.

  21. OMG! The Melted Crayon cake is AWESOME! I love that there are so many incredible looking cakes that are so easy to make even if you are a beginner! I wish I could order this book because I love decorating cakes but finances don’t allow it right now. I am keeping it on my Amazon wish list and hope to be able to get it soon. I am also HUGE See’s Candy fan and actually just received a large order of them yesterday! The Sixlets help me get through bad days and I absolutely adore the Mint Sticks and Raspberry Chocolate balls! There are so many goodies to choose from that almost anyone can find something they will fall in love with and must have! Thank you for an amazing giveaway! I am keeping my fingers crossed in hopes of seeing my name!

  22. I like that there is a whole chapter on using store bought pound cake so I don’t have to worry about my lacking baking skills and can just decorate.

  23. I love that they show you detailed instructions on how to use candies to make such unique and beautiful designs.

  24. I like that it includes colorful illustrations of the cakes and that you can create the confections with everyday kitchen tools. Thanks.
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  25. The ideas are amazing. So different than a normal store bought cake. A construction boot cake would make my little boy’s day!!

  26. I love all of the ideas and tips and tricks. I can be a beginner, but end up with a pro product in the end! Sounds great!

  27. I love all of the ideas and tips and tricks. I can be a beginner, but end up with a pro product in the end! Sounds great!

  28. I love how they show you how to use a store bought Sara Lee cake. I would keep the pound cakes in the freezer to help ice them better and have for emergencies or little surprises.With their ideas I would surprise my guests
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  29. I love the rainbow cake so darn cute perfect for my daughters upcoming birthday. I like that it has bright fun pictures and the designs are unique with easy to follow along steps for even a beginner

  30. My favorite thing about the book is that the authors don’t make you feel like you have to be an expert baker to make a cake that looks fabulous!

  31. My favorite feature is the Sara Lee section on how to transform and decorate store bought cakes if you do not have the time to bake.

  32. I really love the bright photos, clever cake designs, and easy instructions for creating the cakes.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  33. I love the idea of using the candy to add texture and color to the cakes. I love the star cake and the rainbow cake!

  34. I love the boot cake and that using candy to decorate cakes will be so much easier than other methods

  35. I really like the pictures and instructions to how to create these looks! My daughter would have a blast helping me!

  36. Okay, I just caught myself running my finger across the frosting on the screen!! You did such a beautiful job – and love the added pot o’ gold!!

  37. I like that they have a lot of pictures so I can see what the cakes ‘should’ look like.
    Thanks for the contest.

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