5-Minute Rainbow Cake (No Bake)
Layer store-bought pound cake slices with colorful frosting and licorice for an instant celebration cake. Looks showstopping, tastes homemade, takes five minutes.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice pound cake into 6 thin horizontal layers using a serrated knife.
Step 2
Beat butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Divide frosting into 6 small bowls and tint each with a different food coloring.
Step 4
Spread one color of frosting on each cake layer, stacking them to build height.
Step 5
Press licorice allsorts around the top and sides until covered.
Step 6
Chill 2 minutes if time allows, then slice and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- serrated knife
- electric mixer or whisk
- 6 small bowls
- offset spatula or regular knife
- cake server or spatula
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