Rainbow Piñata Cake

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour four 9-inch round cake pans. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat on high speed until light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Divide the batter evenly into four separate bowls. Tint each bowl with green, blue, purple, or pink food coloring. Stir until each batter is evenly colored. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 25 mins Pour each colored batter into a prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Bake for 23-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (25 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins For the frosting, in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating on low speed until combined. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract and beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Stir in the salt. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Using a 4-inch round cookie cutter, cut a circle out of the center of two of the cooled cake layers. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Place one of the intact cake layers on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous layer of frosting over the top. Place one of the ring-shaped cake layers on top of the frosted layer. Frost the top of the ring and the inside of the hole. Repeat with the second ring-shaped layer. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Fill the center hole with the assorted candies and sprinkles. Top with the remaining intact cake layer. Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins If desired, tint some of the remaining frosting with pink food coloring and pipe decorative swirls or rosettes on top of the cake. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Slice the cake and serve immediately. Watch as the candies spill out, creating a delightful surprise! (2 minutes)