15 Colorful Rainbow Cake Recipes

Beside being a sure hit with kids, rainbow themed cakes usually get raving reviews from adults. Sounds too complicated to make? Just have a look at these 15 recipes and tutorials. Rainbow on the inside, rainbow on the outside… buttercream or fondant, scroll through this selection to tie-dye, layer, and sprinkle your way to baking bliss!

by Nina L. Palmer

Nina L. Palmer

Nina Palmer is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2013. She is passionate about food and culture and specializes in sweet recipes, desserts, baking, as well as developing editorial content.

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Updated Sep 23, 2025

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30-Layer Rainbow Mille Crepe Cake

Recipe by Eugenie's Kitchen

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Cake Batter & Sprinkles Fudge

Recipe by Ashlee Marie

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Checkered Rainbow Cake

Recipe by Masam Manis

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DIY Rainbow Cookies

Recipe via Etsy

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Funfetti Cheesecake

Recipe by Sally's Baking Addiction

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Homemade Rainbow Chip Frosting

Recipe by Sally's Baking Addiction

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Melted Rainbow Cake

Recipe via Tablespoon

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No-Bake Cake Batter Truffles

Recipe via Style Me Pretty

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Rainbow Birthday Cake

Recipe by the Little Kitchen

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Lemony Rainbow Checkerboard Cake

Recipe by Sprinkle Bakes

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Rainbow Cupcakes With Vanilla Cloud Frosting

Recipe by Dessert then Dessert

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Rainbow Doodle Birthday Cake

Recipe by Sweetapolita

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Sprinkled Butter Cookies

Recipe by Brooklyn Farmgirl

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Unicorn Bars

Recipe by Cookies and Cup

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Unicorn Ice Cream

Recipe by Bread Booze Bacon

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