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Kool Aid Ombre Cake

Kool-Aid Ombre Cake: Brighten Your Celebrations with Flavor!

Kool-Aid Ombre Cake is a vibrant and nostalgic dessert perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Choose your favorite brand
  • 1 cup Water Substitute with milk for creamier texture
  • 1/2 cup Olive or Vegetable Oil Melted butter can enhance flavor
  • 4 large Egg Whites Whole eggs can create a richer cake
  • 3 tablespoons Kool-Aid Drink Powder or Liquid Concentrate Different flavors create delightful variations
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Keep at room temperature
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Opt for confectioners’ sugar alternatives if needed
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be used as a substitute
For Color Enhancements
  • As needed Food Coloring Gel colors give precise control

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake Pans
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and prepare three 6-inch cake pans by greasing them with oil and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Mix white cake mix, water, olive oil, and egg whites in a large mixing bowl until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Divide the batter into three separate bowls.
  3. Add different Kool-Aid flavoring to each bowl to create distinct shades. Stir until colors are vibrant.
  4. Pour the colored batters into prepared pans and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Prepare the frosting by beating unsalted butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl, then gradually add heavy cream until smooth.
  7. Assemble the cake starting with the darkest layer at the bottom, spread frosting on top, and repeat with remaining layers.
  8. Frost the entire outside of the cake with the remaining buttercream, using Kool-Aid for color matching.
  9. Smooth the frosting to enhance the ombre effect, ensuring a polished look for your Kool-Aid Ombre Cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cake layers are completely cooled before frosting to avoid messy results. Use a digital scale for accurate batter splitting.

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