Rainbow Citrus Cake
Rainbow Citrus Cake is a vegetarian recipe with 8 servings. One portion of this dish contains approximately 10g of protein, 23g of fat, and a total of 652 calories. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up baking powder, sugar, orange zest, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes. It works well as a very reasonably priced dessert.
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assemble the cake: Put layers together with Lemon Filling. Frost sides and top with Orange Cream Frosting. Refrigerate until serving.