My daughter is a huge fan of anything rainbow-themed, so when her birthday came around, I asked her what kind of cake she wanted. Without hesitation, she said she wanted a rainbow cake. Coincidentally, I had recently purchased silicone cake molds, so it was the perfect opportunity to give it a try.
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Ⅰ. Ingredients required for rainbow cake
Create Rainbow Cakes with Silicone Molds Instructions:
Ⅱ. Chiffon Cake Slice Recipe (for Personal Use)
Steps for Making a Cake Using a Silicone Mold:
Ⅲ. Waffle Silicone Mold Oven Recipe
Waffle Recipe Instructions:
For those familiar with chiffon cakes, you’ll notice that this recipe differs from traditional chiffon cakes. It doesn’t include milk; instead, it uses egg yolks to provide the liquid component and condensed milk to impart a milky flavor. Additionally, it employs the hot milk method, which I find to be the least likely to cause the cake to crack, resulting in a rich and delicious cake.
Ⅰ. Ingredients Required for Rainbow Cake：
| Component | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Cake | ||
| Silicone Cake Molds | 4 x 6-inch | |
| Egg Yolks | 4 | |
| Egg Whites | 4 | |
| Whole Egg Liquid | 80g | |
| Corn Oil | 60g | |
| Cake Flour | 68g | |
| Granulated Sugar | 53g | |
| Condensed Milk | 40g | |
| Cornstarch | 3g | |
| Lemon Juice or White Vinegar | A few drops | For egg whites |
| Frosting | ||
| Heavy Whipping Cream | 700g | (Animal-derived) |
| Granulated Sugar | 70g | |
| Assorted Fresh Fruit Pieces | As desired | |
| Buttercream | ||
| Butter | 200g | |
| Heavy Whipping Cream | 200g | (Animal-derived) |
| Granulated Sugar | 40g | |
| Food Coloring | As desired | (Choose your preferred colors) |
| Piping Bags | 4 | |
| Additional Decorations | ||
| Sugar Pearls/Sprinkles | As desired | |
| Edible Food Coloring Pens | As needed |
Create Rainbow Cakes with Silicone Molds Instructions:
Step 1: Gather All Ingredients
Begin by gathering all the ingredients needed for the cake.
Step 2: Sift the Cake Flour
Sift the cake flour into a large bowl.
Step 3: Mix the Cake Batter
In a separate container, microwave the corn oil for one minute and then pour it into the sifted cake flour. Use a hand whisk to combine thoroughly.
Step 4: Prepare the Egg Yolk Mixture
In a separate bowl, combine 80g of whole egg liquid, 4 egg yolks, condensed milk, and a few drops of lemon juice or white vinegar. Add each ingredient one by one, ensuring that the mixture is smooth and even after each addition.
Step 5: Beat the Egg Whites
In a large mixing bowl, beat 4 egg whites with a few drops of lemon juice until they reach the stages of coarse bubbles, fine bubbles, and soft peaks. Gradually add the granulated sugar (with 3g of cornstarch mixed in to stabilize the meringue) in three parts. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Step 6: Combine Egg Yolk and Meringue
Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the meringue in three parts. Use a folding motion to ensure the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Step 7: Divide and Color the Batter
Divide the cake batter evenly into four bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour each colored batter into separate silicone cake molds.
Step 8: Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 120°C (248°F) for about 10 minutes.
Step 9: Bake the Cakes
Place the filled silicone molds on a baking rack in the middle of the preheated oven and bake at 120°C (248°F) for 60 minutes.
Step 10: Cool and Remove from Molds
After baking, allow the cakes to cool in the molds, then gently remove them.
Step 11: Let the Cakes Cool
Allow the cakes to cool completely to room temperature to prevent the frosting from melting.
Step 12: Prepare Whipped Cream Frosting
Whip the heavy whipping cream and granulated sugar until it reaches a light and fluffy consistency. Use it to frost the cake layers, adding your choice of fruit between the layers.
Step 13: Prepare Buttercream for Piping
Soften the butter to the point where it can be easily indented with a finger but not liquid. Then, add 5g of granulated sugar to the softened butter and mix until it becomes lighter in color.
Step 14: Color the Buttercream
Divide the buttercream into four portions and color each portion as desired.
Step 15: Decorate the Cake
Pipe the colored buttercream onto the cake to create a rainbow pattern. Sprinkle sugar pearls and add any additional decorations you like.
By following this structured recipe, you can create a beautiful and delicious mini rainbow cake for your loved ones.Indulge in this delicious cake that brings joy from within to outside.
Ⅱ. Chiffon Cake Slice Recipe (for Personal Use)
Next, I will share a recipe for homemade chiffon cake slices using silicone molds. It is suitable for four-inch and six-inch silicone molds. Here are the steps to make this cake:
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Eggs | 3 |
| Milk | 35g |
| Corn Oil | 20g |
| Flour | 45g |
| Lemon Juice | 3 drops |
| Sugar | 30g |
| Baking Powder | 2 grams |
Steps for Making a Cake Using a Silicone Mold:
1. Separate the egg whites and egg yolks, and refrigerate the egg whites for later use.
2. In a bowl, stir together the egg yolks, milk and corn oil until no more oil is visible.
3. Add the well-beaten egg yolk mixture to the flour and baking powder and mix evenly until a smooth batter is obtained.
4. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a few drops of lemon juice and add sugar in three portions (you can use erythritol or white sugar). If you want the cake to be softer, don’t whip it too dry, just leave a sharp hook.
5. Take one-third of the meringue, add it to the flour batter, stir gently and pour it back into the bowl of meringue, and stir quickly evenly.
6. Pour into the silicone mold and fill it until two-thirds full.
7. Preheat the oven to 150°C, place in the middle rack of the oven, and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the top of the cake is lightly colored.
8. After taking out the cake, turn it upside down to cool, then unmold it.
9. Spread, decorate or decorate the cake with whipped cream.
Tips:
– If you want to flavor the cake, such as matcha or black tea flavor, mix the flavoring with milk.
– For example, to make black tea chiffon cake, mix 15 grams of concentrated black tea liquid and 30 grams of milk, which is equal to 45 grams of milk.
– To make matcha chiffon cake, mix 5 grams of matcha powder with 45 grams of milk, equal to 45 grams of milk.
– When using cream for seasoning, add 1.5 grams of salt per 250 ml of cream to improve the taste and avoid being too greasy.
Ⅲ. Waffle Silicone Mold Oven Recipe
In my quest to find the perfect waffle recipe for my taste, I tried several versions and ended up wasting a lot of ingredients. To avoid making the wrong version again, I decided to create my own recipe.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 20g |
| All-Purpose Flour | 70g |
| Egg | 1 |
| Milk | 50g |
| Granulated Sugar | 25g |
Waffle Recipe Instructions:
Step 1: Microwave the butter for 30 seconds until it becomes liquid.
Step 2: Add granulated sugar and stir to combine.
Step 3: Add milk and stir until well mixed.
Step 4: Add the egg and beat it into the mixture until well incorporated.
Step 5: Sift in the all-purpose flour and stir until fully combined.
Step 6: Grease the waffle silicone mold and pour in the batter, leveling it.
Step 7: Preheat the oven to 200°C, then bake for 25 minutes.
Tips for the Waffle Silicone Mold Oven Recipe:
- The provided quantities are perfect for making a five-petal silicone mold.
- Oven temperature and baking time may vary, so it’s recommended to adjust them according to your specific oven model.
- This recipe is not for waffles with an extremely soft texture, and it does not use a lot of baking powder, which might not suit everyone’s taste. However, it should be pleasing to a certain group of people.
- I’m grateful for the trust and bold attempts from over a hundred fellow home cooks who have tried this recipe, even without images. I hope you enjoy making and eating these waffles! Have fun! 😊
