Rainbow Citrus Cake Recipe
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Rainbow Citrus Cake

By: HILARY2000  
"Tri-colored cake with a lemon layer, lime layer and an orange layer. The filling is a lemon curd and the frosting is orange."

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Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 3 layer 9 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 2 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring
  • 2 drops orange food coloring
  • 2 drops green food coloring
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  • 1 recipe Lemon Custard Filling
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  • 1 recipe Orange Cream Frosting

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (9 inch) pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Divide batter into 3 bowls.
  3. In first bowl, stir in lemon zest and yellow food coloring; pour into prepared pan. In second bowl, Stir in orange zest and orange food coloring; pour into second prepared pan. In third bowl Stir in lime zest and green food coloring; pour into third prepared pan.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  5. Assemble the cake: Put layers together with Lemon Filling. Frost sides and top with Orange Cream Frosting. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 498 | Total Fat: 17.8g | Cholesterol: 74mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by naples34102 
To date only nine people have reviewed this recipe over the course of 5-1/2 years and it's... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by HILARY2000 
Since posting this recipe, many months ago, I have an addendum: if you'd like the layers to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by LADY_ALETHEA 
This cake is FANTASTIC!! Here in Louisiana, it is sometimes hard to find recipes that are... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2007 by Althea 
This cake is awesome. A bit of work but well worth it. The 1st time I made it, it did take a... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by THEACEOFHEARTS 
This cake is awesome. It makes a very pretty cake and a converstation starter. It requires a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2006 by Chrisa 
The cake itself was delicious! But... making it was a nightmare! It took me four hours just... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by SINFONY_STAR 
i didn't think the zest was quite enough flavour, you could barely taste it. so i added some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by JUDI 
Not bad but not the best cake I've had. I love citrus so this recipe intrigued me. Cake was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by Donsgirl01 
Fabulous!!!!! Brought this to a cookout and everyone loved it. The cake was so fragrant and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2006 by fair girl 
A most unusual cake that blends flavors together great. I have over 50 baking ribbons and i... MORE

 
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