Tye Dye Cake Recipe

Get ready for a burst of color and flavor with this fun Tie Dye Cake! Perfect for kids' parties, birthdays, or any celebration, this vibrant cake is as delicious as it is visually stunning. Each bite reveals a delightful surprise of different colors and complementary flavors. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress, this recipe is a showstopper that's both fun and delicious!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 210 mins
Calories 526.6 kcal
Protein 5g
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How to Make Tye Dye Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among three bowls. Add a few drops of different gel food coloring to each bowl, mixing until you reach your desired color intensity. You can also create more colors by mixing different colors together, like red and yellow to make orange.
  7. Pour each colored batter into a prepared cake pan.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer 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.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the layers and decorate as desired. Consider swirling the frosting for an extra tie-dye effect!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

286g

Fat

16g

Carbs

28g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tye Dye Cake?

Tye Dye Cake takes about 270 minutes from start to finish — roughly 60 minutes to prepare and 210 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tye Dye Cake?

Tye Dye Cake has approximately 526.6 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 28 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tye Dye Cake?

The key ingredients for Tye Dye Cake are White Cake Mix, Egg Whites, Vegetable Oil, Red Food Coloring, Blue Food Coloring, Yellow Food Coloring. See the full list with measurements above.

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