Rainbow Citrus Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
• 1/2 cup orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
• 1/2 cup lime juice (from about 4 limes)
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 1 teaspoon lime extract
• Food coloring (red, yellow, green, blue, orange, purple, optional)

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooling Time:

• 45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the baking powder, salt, and flour.
4. Divide the batter into 6 bowls. Add a different food coloring to each bowl and stir to combine.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and lemon, orange, and lime juices.
6. Add half of the liquid mixture to the batter and stir until combined. Repeat with the remaining liquid mixture.
7. Add the lemon, orange, and lime extracts to the batter and stir.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per slice
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 55g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• A vibrant and colorful cake with a moist and tender crumb
• Bursting with citrus flavor and aroma
• Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any special occasion

User Comments:

• "This cake is absolutely gorgeous and tastes even better than it looks!"
• "The citrus flavors are so refreshing and perfectly balanced."
• "I love the way the different colors create a rainbow effect."
• "This is the perfect cake for any occasion. It's sure to impress your guests."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make a gluten-free cake, use gluten-free flour.
• For a dairy-free cake, use dairy-free butter and milk.
• If you don't have food coloring, you can use natural ingredients such as beet juice for red, turmeric for yellow, and spinach juice for green.