Colorful Layer Cake

Health score
1%
Colorful Layer Cake
45 min.
12
284kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dessert game with a show-stopping centerpiece? Our Colorful Layer Cake is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will please both the eyes and the palate. Imagine slicing into this towering beauty, revealing vibrant layers of chocolate, vanilla, and pistachio pudding nestled between airy angel food cake. It’s the perfect treat for any celebration, whether it’s a birthday party, holiday gathering, or a casual get-together with friends.

This cake not only offers a stunning presentation but also a symphony of tastes, with the light and fluffy cake soaking up a hint of white rum that adds a subtle depth. The whipped topping provides a creamy finish, while the toasted slivered almonds introduce a delightful crunch to each bite. Plus, with only 284 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

Preparing this colorful masterpiece is surprisingly simple—most of the work can be done the day before your event, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without spending all your time in the kitchen. So gather your loved ones, put on your apron, and let’s create a colorful layer cake that’s as delicious as it is beautiful!

Ingredients

  • large angel food cake (9- or 10-inch)
  • 10.2 oz jell-o vanilla flavor pudding instant (1 chocolate, 1 vanilla and 1 pistachio)
  • cups milk 
  • 0.5 cup rum white
  • 0.3 cup slivered almonds cooled lightly toasted
  • oz non-dairy whipped topping 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. The day before cake will be served, slice it into 4 horizontal layers.
  2. Mix 1/2 cup water and rum and sprinkle 1/4 cup over each layer.
  3. In separate bowls, whisk each pudding mix with 1 cup milk.
  4. Place a cake layer on a serving platter; spread with one pudding. Repeat with two more cake layers and remaining puddings. Top with final cake layer, wrap and chill.
  5. The next day, remove plastic wrap from cake. Frost with whipped topping and sprinkle with almonds.
  6. Garnish with maraschino cherries, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories284kcal
Protein7.6%
Fat20.86%
Carbs71.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.25
Glycemic Load
1.11
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.4943477796472%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:283.55kcal
14.18%
Fat:6.11g
9.39%
Saturated Fat:3.42g
21.36%
Carbohydrates:47.12g
15.71%
Net Carbohydrates:46.54g
16.92%
Sugar:35.29g
39.21%
Cholesterol:7.7mg
2.57%
Sodium:334.72mg
14.55%
Alcohol:3.34g
100%
Alcohol %:2.91%
100%
Protein:5g
10.01%
Phosphorus:156.64mg
15.66%
Calcium:121.52mg
12.15%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.21%
Selenium:6.29µg
8.98%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.26%
Vitamin E:0.9mg
5.97%
Potassium:175.85mg
5.02%
Magnesium:19.01mg
4.75%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.63%
Vitamin D:0.67µg
4.47%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.38%
Copper:0.06mg
2.99%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.73%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.72%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.33%
Fiber:0.58g
2.3%
Vitamin A:112.84IU
2.26%
Folate:5.57µg
1.39%
Iron:0.22mg
1.21%
Vitamin B3:0.24mg
1.18%
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