I did it. I turned 30. I was seriously dreading it. Thirty. So old.
My 30th birthday was actually quite fabulous. I think I like being thirty. Or at least that’s what I keep telling my old self. Isn’t that would old people do? Convince themselves that being older is actually better.
Rainbow birthday cake definitely helped the transition from being a twenty-something to a thirty something…
I’m honestly not sure I could have done it without the cake.
Want to make your own cake to ease into being another year older? Of course you do.
Gather your ingredients. Two boxes of white cake mix and gel food coloring. (The drops won’t work.) Sprinkles are optional. Wait. Who am I kidding? Sprinkles are never optional.
Mix the cake mixes according to the directions on the box.
Divide the batter into 6 bowls (~1 1/2 cups in each). Add ~1 teaspoon of gel food coloring to each.
I was quite giddy at this point. Look at how pretty that mess is! And then I realized someone would need to wash all of those dishes. Giddy fail.
Now it’s time to bake. I only have 2 round cake pans so this was definitely a time consuming cake. Bake ~15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Words of wisdom from the ancient one: Grease your pans VERY well…or this cake becomes a mess. (See purple and blue layer below.) Use a knife to loosen the edges. Let cool until you can touch the pan. CAREFULLY flip onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Next it’s time for the frosting! We used Nate’s mom’s secret frosting recipe. Nate thinks I married him for his charming good looks and sense of humor. It was actually for the frosting recipe.
Alternate cake and frosting. Don’t worry if it doesn’t look super pretty. It will still turn out just fine.
It helps to have a supervisor.
Nate applied a skim coat of frosting to the outside and then let it sit in the fridge while we went out for a fancy supper at Noodles. We returned and Nate applied the final layer…and sprinkles.
And then we cut into it.
Magical.
Ike, of course, got in on the birthday action. He was really more interested in eating the cake than having his picture taken. He keeps mumbling something about an agent.
I think thirty is going to be pretty awesome!
I did it. I turned 30. I was seriously dreading it. Thirty. So old.
My 30th birthday was actually quite fabulous. I think I like being thirty. Or at least that’s what I keep telling my old self. Isn’t that would old people do? Convince themselves that being older is actually better.
Rainbow birthday cake definitely helped the transition from being a twenty-something to a thirty something…
I’m honestly not sure I could have done it without the cake.
Want to make your own cake to ease into being another year older? Of course you do.
Gather your ingredients. Two boxes of white cake mix and gel food coloring. (The drops won’t work.) Sprinkles are optional. Wait. Who am I kidding? Sprinkles are never optional.
Mix the cake mixes according to the directions on the box.
Divide the batter into 6 bowls (~1 1/2 cups in each). Add ~1 teaspoon of gel food coloring to each.
I was quite giddy at this point. Look at how pretty that mess is! And then I realized someone would need to wash all of those dishes. Giddy fail.
Now it’s time to bake. I only have 2 round cake pans so this was definitely a time consuming cake. Bake ~15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Words of wisdom from the ancient one: Grease your pans VERY well…or this cake becomes a mess. (See purple and blue layer below.) Use a knife to loosen the edges. Let cool until you can touch the pan. CAREFULLY flip onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Next it’s time for the frosting! We used Nate’s mom’s secret frosting recipe. Nate thinks I married him for his charming good looks and sense of humor. It was actually for the frosting recipe.
Alternate cake and frosting. Don’t worry if it doesn’t look super pretty. It will still turn out just fine.
It helps to have a supervisor.
Nate applied a skim coat of frosting to the outside and then let it sit in the fridge while we went out for a fancy supper at Noodles. We returned and Nate applied the final layer…and sprinkles.
And then we cut into it.
Magical.
Ike, of course, got in on the birthday action. He was really more interested in eating the cake than having his picture taken. He keeps mumbling something about an agent.
I think thirty is going to be pretty awesome!
my birthday is august 9.... i expect a rainbow cake to be delivered that day. :) looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you....Happy Birthday to you!!!! I'll have my cake now!! It looks so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you.
ReplyDeleteI wish that throughout you 30's everything will be as beautiful and colorful as your rainbow cake.
Congratulations and thank you for sharing this s fabulous recipe!
Happy Birthday!! 30 is actually pretty fabulous! I'll be 31 in two weeks so I know from experience :-D You cake is super fabulous. Now I want to make one for my birthday as well! I always wish for marble cake but maybe this year it's time to up the amp :-)))
ReplyDeleteI don't even like cake, but that cake makes me happy. I am glad you blogged about it. I'm so glad you had a great 30th! I'm sure this year will be amazing for you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I think a cake that pretty and vibrant would make anyone feel better about having a birthday :) Thanks for sharing your tips on how to bake such a beauty!
ReplyDeleteClaire @ alittlesomethinginthemeantime.blogspot.com
Happy Birthday, Girl!
ReplyDeleteThe cake turned out awesome! :D
Happy birthday again! The cake looks beautiful! I think my favorite part is the colorful crumbs :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! That cake is so awesome!
ReplyDeleteHappy 30th Bday Michelle!!! Your cake looks AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteIke is beautiful as usual! :)
A great way to celebrate turning 30! Happy birthday.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! Yummy!! Great job.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to you!!! My, that cake looks delicious, I will give it a try this week. (although, Maybe a bit smaller ;). And don't fret about turning the big 3-0, just do like me, and forget birthdays from now on, I honestly have to think twice to remember my age. Love how you have Nate frosting the cake ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! That cake did turn out awesome! I'm turning 29 this year, so I'm not too far behind, although I'm really excited for my thirties. I always pictured them as much more relaxed and worry free...the decade that you really get to understand yourself (plus I think that's also supposed to be a woman's sexual peak).
ReplyDeleteHappy happy Birthday! I knew you would have something fabulous and yummy to share this morning! Love the pics at the end, you and Ike, so happy together. Thanks for sharing with us this morning!
ReplyDeleteYummy looking cake. Very colourful!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY! I'm super impressed that you made that cake. And my first thought when I saw the bowl picture was "that's a lot of dishes to wash." Ha! But seriously, happy birthday, and I'm so glad the cake helped to ease the transition.
ReplyDeleteBlaarg, that looks so amazing! Extra credit for using colorful mixing bowls.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday x2! And that cake looks AMAZING! So festive!
ReplyDeleteI literally gasped out loud when I saw the photos! It is picture frikkin perfect!! Pshht! You say you aren't awesome in the kitchen...untrue. I'm turning 30 in August. I'll send you my address so you can make me this cake mmmkay?
ReplyDeleteThat is the coolest cake in the history of cook cakes! Beautiful! Happy birthday again!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you had a good day! I turn 30 in approximately 10 days. 10 more days of twenties. Where did the time go?
ReplyDeleteThat cake is UH-mazing. Kudos to you for having a man who can frost a cake!
Happy birthday!!! I'm SOOO happy you did the Rainbow cake! It looks SO fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely doing that for my thirtieth next year!!!
Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteAh! I knew you'd make it! LOVE it. I want a rainbow cake for my 30th birthday. Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! The cake turned out looking scrumptious! However, I am a bit suprised to see that Ike didn't turn out tye-dyed, lol (he must be a much more serious supervisor than I gave him credit for!)
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to request my hubby make me a rainbow cake for when I give birth in a couple weeks (I have gestational diabetes and can't even look at ANYTHING with sugar for the past 8 1/2 months!).
Oh, and are you gonna share that secret frosting recipe???
Happy Birthday! Looks like the cake turned out awesome!
ReplyDeleteI've always used the cake pans that have the built-in cake-loosener piece that you turn around the whole pan and it basically cuts the cake free from the sides and bottom all at once. I'm not sure if they even make those ones anymore though (mine are from my mom and from garage sales).
Happy bday!! I made one of these for my sisters birthday and it was delish! We made one with a recipe to use diet sprite, Cool whip and pudding frosting.... and it was wonderful and fat free!
ReplyDeleteWow, go you!!! That cake looks fabulous - I don't think id's have the patience to do it using only two pans. Happy 30th! Here's to a wonderful year!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THE CAKE! It's so happy and pretty and wow! I'm just impressed!
ReplyDeleteAnd happy birthday, friend! You are fabulous at any age. Especially at 30!
Happy Birthday! I turned 30 a few months ago and it's not so bad :-) But more importantly - that cake looks amazing!!! Wow! That can make any birthday better!
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with your perfectly rainbowed cake! It's so happy and cheerful. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy happy birthday! Your cake is amazing, and I hope it was an awesome day :-)
ReplyDeleteI thought those pretty desserts never turned out so good in real life, but you've just proven that apparently it's just me. :) That cake is beautiful. Happy birthday, ancient one! I'm right behind ya!
ReplyDeletethat cake is seriously amazing! i think i am going to have to convince dan to make it for me for my birthday in July! it's so cool!
ReplyDelete...wanna share the frosting recipe?? :)
Happy Birthday! The cake looked Awesome and 30 is awesome :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a work of art. Glad you had a great b-day :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so cute! I love the cake (although since I don't like cake maybe I could make this out of brownies...or cookie dough...). I hope your birthday was amazing. And don't forget, you have the whole month to celebrate. Happy birthday {month}!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! Cake takes the sting out of just about anything, doesn't it? Turning 30 never bothered me; for me it was 25. Feel free to laugh at my 24 year old self; I laugh at her all the time. I've had quite a few birthdays since then, and I can assure you that your thirties will be awesome, and your forties will be even better!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday! Also, I want to marry this cake.
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