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Gummy Bear Cake: The Pot Of Gold At The End Of The Rainbow

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From the sweet candy to the animated series, gummy bears just evoke happy childhood memories. If you want to give your children the same warm and fuzzy feelings, nothing says “I love you!” like a gummy bear rainbow cake! But why stop there? Whether it’s a birthday cake for the little ones or a special weekend treat for yourself, kids and grown-ups love it so!

Gummy Bear Rainbow Cake

A delightful and colorful cake decorated with gummy bears, perfect for birthdays or special treats.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Cakes & Pastries, Desserts
Servings 8 slices

Equipment

  • Round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz flour
  • 4 oz butter room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • 8 oz sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 8 fl oz milk
  • 2 oz rainbow sprinkles
  • 26 oz butter
  • 14 oz powdered sugar
  • 20 oz cream cheese
  • food coloring
  • 10 fl oz heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 oz sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • tons & tons of gummy bears

Instructions
 

  • Mix the cake ingredients together until a smooth batter forms. Then gently fold in the colored sprinkles.Mixing cake batter with sprinkles
  • Evenly divide the batter between two round cake pans and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.Cake batter in pans
  • Carefully level the top of the cakes for a smooth surface, and then cut them both in half.Leveling the cake layers
  • Make the buttercream frosting, divide into three separate bowls, and dye each one a different color with food coloring. Spread the first color over the bottom cake layer.Spreading colored frosting
  • Lay the second cake layer on top of the buttercream frosting and continue with the next color.Adding another cake layer
  • Once you have 4 cake layers and 3 buttercream frosting layers, make the outer layer frosting and spread it evenly over the entire cake, making sure to spread an especially thick layer over the top.Spreading outer frosting
  • Sort your gummy bears by color and firmly press them into the frosting. Arrange them in a fun rainbow effect.Decorating with gummy bears
  • Add a bunch of gummy bears to the top of the cake for the crowning glory. Chill the cake before serving to help the gummy bears set.Final cake with gummy bears

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