What’s fun about this bundt cake is that it looks pretty normal on the outside. Cut slices from this cake and you’ll get a fun rainbow swirl surprise! This cake is a big hit at parties because everyone is always so impressed with what it looks like. And it happens to taste good too!
This recipe comes from Beautiful Bundts: 100 Recipes for Delicious Cakes & More by Julie Anne Hession. I’m just going to start by saying that I really love this book! I enjoy baking a lot, and this book has so many great things to choose from. The cakes in the book are fun and fabulous. There are basic bundt cakes, filled bundt cakes, layered and swirled bundt cakes, holiday bundt cakes, international bundt cakes and mini bundt cakes. My favorite, must-try, bookmarked recipes in these sections are the Vanilla Bean Bundt with Rum Butter Glaze, Lemon Lover’s Bundt, Boston Cream Bundt, Key Lime Bundt, Neapolitan Bundt, Strawberries & Cream Bundt, King Cake Bundt, Holiday Eggnog Bundt, Tres Leches Bundt, Chocolate Covered Stout Bundt, Lemon Poppy Seed Bundts and Pineapple Upside Down Bundts. There are so many more to be excited about, but these are just a few favorites. The neat thing about this book is that there are coffee cakes and savory bundt recipes included too. I have my eye on the Glazed Cinnamon Raisin Roll Bundt, Savory Caprese Strata Brunch Bundt, Pepperoni Pizza Pull-Apart Bundt, Garlic Knot Pull-Apart Bundt, Retro Cranberry Mold Bundt, Hot Cross Bundt, Spaghetti Macaroni and Four Cheese Bundt, Layered Italian Turkey Meatloaf Bundt and Mushroom and Herb Stuffing Bundts. It’s crazy how many things can be made in a simple bundt pan, isn’t it?
How to make a Rainbow Bundt Cake:
This cake is made in a classic bundt cake pan. Make the batter, as directed in the recipe. Then divide the batter evenly among six bowls. Each bowl is colored with a few drops of food color. The batter is then scooped into the bundt pan, layer/color by layer. No swirling needed. The cake gets a swirly rainbow look all on its own while baking. A sweet lemon glaze is drizzled on top!
Rainbow Bundt Cake leftovers will be just fine for a couple of days. Just be sure to keep leftovers well-wrapped or in a covered bundt cake container. Keeping it at room temperature is just fine.
Julie Hession is an incredibly talented creator of cake recipes. This Beautiful Bundts cookbook is definitely one to add to your cookbook shelf if you love to bake cakes. I also have her Piece of Cake cookbook, and that one is my go-to book for all kinds of layer cakes.
If you’re looking for more pretty cake recipes, you might like to try:
Red Velvet Bundt Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze Strawberry Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Coconut Cake with Raspberry Buttercream Filling Cookies and Cream Cake Pineapple Upside Down Cake Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake
