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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!

Nina L. Palmer
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

15 Colorful Rainbow Cake Recipes

1. 30-Layer Rainbow Mille Crepe Cake

30-Layer Rainbow Mille Crepe Cake

Recipe by Eugenie's Kitchen


2. Cake Batter & Sprinkles Fudge

Cake Batter & Sprinkles Fudge

Recipe by Ashlee Marie


3. Checkered Rainbow Cake

Checkered Rainbow Cake

Recipe by Masam Manis


4. DIY Rainbow Cookies

DIY Rainbow Cookies

Recipe via Etsy


5. Funfetti Cheesecake

Funfetti Cheesecake

Recipe by Sally's Baking Addiction


6. Homemade Rainbow Chip Frosting

Homemade Rainbow Chip Frosting

Recipe by Sally's Baking Addiction


7. Melted Rainbow Cake

Melted Rainbow Cake

Recipe via Tablespoon


8. No-Bake Cake Batter Truffles

No-Bake Cake Batter Truffles

Recipe via Style Me Pretty


9. Rainbow Birthday Cake

Rainbow Birthday Cake

Recipe by the Little Kitchen


10. Lemony Rainbow Checkerboard Cake

Lemony Rainbow Checkerboard Cake

Recipe by Sprinkle Bakes


11. Rainbow Cupcakes With Vanilla Cloud Frosting

Rainbow Cupcakes With Vanilla Cloud Frosting

Recipe by Dessert then Dessert


12. Rainbow Doodle Birthday Cake

Rainbow Doodle Birthday Cake

Recipe by Sweetapolita


13. Sprinkled Butter Cookies

Sprinkled Butter Cookies

Recipe by Brooklyn Farmgirl


14. Unicorn Bars

Unicorn Bars

Recipe by Cookies and Cup


15. Unicorn Ice Cream

Unicorn Ice Cream

Recipe by Bread Booze Bacon


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