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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
To date only nine people have reviewed this recipe over the course of 5-1/2 years and it's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by HILARY2000   view full review
Since posting this recipe, many months ago, I have an addendum: if you'd like the layers to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by LADY_ALETHEA   view full review
This cake is FANTASTIC!! Here in Louisiana, it is sometimes hard to find recipes that are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2010 by Dave Chapman   view full review
Everyone loved this cake when I baked for a birthday party this past weekend. Based on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2007 by Althea   view full review
This cake is awesome. A bit of work but well worth it. The 1st time I made it, it did take a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2010 by Noreen   view full review
The amount of shortening frightened me and I wanted to cut down on prep time, so I made an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2010 by Tracy   view full review
Excellent cake, tasty, tall, and very showy when cut and the rainbow layers are exposed. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by THEACEOFHEARTS   view full review
This cake is awesome. It makes a very pretty cake and a converstation starter. It requires a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2010 by Noi   view full review
i was looking for a recipe for my daughter's bday cake. she requested a barbie cake. i wanted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by Tanya   view full review
Fabulous!!!!! Brought this to a cookout and everyone loved it. The cake was so fragrant and...

 

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