Rainbow cake o Torta Arcobaleno
The recipe of the Rainbow Cake or Rainbow Cake as it is called in Italyhas a very complex preparation but the final result satisfies the eyes and the palate. Beautiful and high-calorie American dessert. Its name is given by the colors of the different layers similar to the tones of the rainbow. The Rainbow cake dough does not contain butter. Prepare her for your granddaughter's birthday and you will have great success.
Ingredients (6-8 persone)
for 6 20cm cakes
- 300 grams of flour 00
- 300 grams sugar
- 8 whole medium eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- gel food coloring
for light cheesecream
- 200 grams mascarpone
- 300 grams fresh whipping cream i
- 120 grams of powdered sugar (60 grams if sweetened vegetable cream is used)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Process
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I prepare the sponge cake: egg bath sugar and sugar always stirring up to a temperature of 45 ° C
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I put into the bowl of the mixer with the whisk and beat for about 8-10 minutes.
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Sieve flour and yeast, add to the first mixture by spoonfuls, mixing by hand gently from the bottom upwards.
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I divide the dough into five parts and put in 5 bowls.
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In each bowl I put a different color and mix gently.
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Towards the dough in the six cake tins and level very well.
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Bake at 170 ° C ventilated or static 185 ° C for about 15 - 20 minutes.
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I leave to cool and cut the cupcakes to make them all the same.
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I prepare the cream: put the mascarpone in the planetary mixer with the K whisk, the sifted icing sugar and the aroma.
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At medium speed, mix until creamy.
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I put the whisk and at top speed I add the cream flush and let the mixture whisk until it becomes frothy.
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I make a base for cakes or a flat plate and spread some cream and place the first cupcake on top.
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I continue like this until the last cupcake.
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I cover the whole cake with the cream and decorate as desired.
