Hear Me Out Cake

A bold and colorful rainbow-layer cake with creamy buttercream frosting, topped with a heartfelt message that says it all.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 35

Cooling Time 20

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 520

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Cake Batter

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk room temperature
food coloring red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple

Buttercream Frosting

1 cup unsalted butter softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
colored icing and piping tips for decoration and lettering

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Electric mixer
Cake pans
Offset Spatula

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line six 8-inch cake pans or bake in batches.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the dry mixture and milk until fully incorporated. Divide batter evenly into six bowls and color each with food dye.
Bake each colored layer for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before assembling.
For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, whipping until smooth.
Layer the cakes with buttercream between each. Frost the exterior smoothly, decorate the top with lettering, and finish with colorful piping.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 7gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 900IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Personalize your message with frosting words—perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or heartfelt surprises!