Rainbow Cake

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Rainbow Cake
Rainbow Cake
Yields:
10
serving(s)
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour
Cal/Serv:
479
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Each forkful melts on your tongue with a delicate, tender crumb that's somehow both light and wonderfully moist. The sweetness is gentle and balanced, not overwhelming, with whispers of vanilla wrapping around every layer.

You'll taste that comforting richness from the condensed milk and oil—it gives the cake this velvety, almost buttery texture that feels indulgent without being heavy.

But here's the real magic: the colors. That initial surprise when you see those vibrant bands creates this childlike delight that makes you smile. It's the kind of cake that brings people together—kids go wild for it, adults remember what it feels like to be excited about something simple and beautiful, and everyone leaves the table a little happier than they arrived.

The steamed preparation keeps it impossibly moist, almost like a cross between a traditional sponge cake and a custard. It's the sort of cake that makes a regular Tuesday feel like a celebration.

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Recipe Information

Ingredients

10

Ingredients A

  • 1 cup corn oil
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup caster sugar
  • 1 tsp cake emulsifier
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Ingredients B

  • 2 cup self-rising flour, sifted
  • a little red food coloring
  • a little yellow food coloring
  • a little green food coloring
Nutrition Facts
Rainbow Cake
Serving Size
 
145 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
479
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
15
g
Cholesterol
 
92
mg
31
%
Sodium
 
71
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
170
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
50
g
17
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
32
g
36
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
201
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
103
mg
10
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Equipments

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 hand mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 3 small bowls
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 measuring spoon set
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 baking pan
  • 1 sheet parchment paper
  • 1 clean kitchen towel
  • 1 pressure cooker (or electric multi-cooker)
  • 1 steaming rack
  • 1 cooling rack
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Directions

  1. Put all Ingredients A into a bowl and beat until smooth.
  2. Add the self-rising flour and stir with a wooden spoon until smooth.
  3. Divide the batter into 3 separate bowls.
  4. Add a different color to each bowl and mix well.
  5. Spoon one of the colored mixtures into a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  6. Spoon another color on top of the first mixture.
  7. Add another different color and repeat layering until all mixtures are used.
  8. Place a clean kitchen towel in the pot. Add the rack and water to the pot.
  9. Place the baking pan on the rack inside the pot and cover the pot.
  10. Turn the knob to 'STEAM'. Press 'STEAM' for 30 minutes, then press 'ON'.
  11. When the pot beeps, release the 'PRESSURE'. If there is no beeping sound, press 'OFF' and slowly open the pot lid. Cool the cake before serving.
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