5-Min Rainbow Layer Cake
No-bake dessert that stacks store-bought pancakes with whipped buttercream and food coloring. Looks tall, impressive, and tastes like birthday in under 5 minutes.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Whip softened butter and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Add heavy cream and beat until smooth. Divide buttercream into 4 bowls and tint each a different color with food coloring.
Step 3
Spread a thin layer of colored buttercream on one pancake. Stack another pancake on top and spread with a different color.
Step 4
Repeat, alternating colors, until all 8 pancakes are stacked into a tall rainbow tower.
Step 5
Frost the outside of the stack with remaining buttercream in rainbow stripes if desired, then top with sprinkles.
Step 6
Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water between cuts for clean rainbow layers. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- electric mixer or whisk
- 4 small bowls
- offset spatula or butter knife
- sharp chef's knife
- plate
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