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How to Make a Tie-Dye Cake

Learn How to Make a Tie-Dye Cake for a fun colorful way to celebrate! It's easier than you think and so fun to make!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time27 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Author: EverydayShortcuts.com

Ingredients

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix plus required eggs, oil, and water as directed on box
  • Food coloring I used blue, yellow, red, green, purple
  • Round cake pan
  • White frosting

Instructions

  • Mix the cake according to box directions. Divide the batter into 4-6 separate bowls depending on how many colors you want. Add food coloring to each bowl until you get the desired color you want in each bowl.
  • Pour one bowl into the middle of the pan. Pour the next color on top of the other color in the middle of the pan and let it expand for a few seconds. Continue layering on top with each color let it expanding for a few seconds in between until all the bowls are empty. The batter should be touching the edges. Do not shake, mix or touch the batter once it's in the pan.
  • Bake cake according to box directions. Let cake cool. Decorate and enjoy!
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