Rainbow Cake

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Rainbow Cake
Rainbow Cake
Yields:
10
serving(s)
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour
Cal/Serv:
471
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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 condensed milk
  • ¾ cup caster sugar
  • 1 tsp ovalette
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence

Ingredients B

  • 2 cup self-rising flour, sifted
  • A little red food coloring
  • A little yellow food coloring
  • A little green food coloring

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'. [cooked-timer minutes="30"]Press 'STEAM' for 30 minutes[/cooked-timer], 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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