Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray the 3 cake pans with baking spray.
- Combine all cake ingredients into a standing mixer or large mixing bowl and beat until combined.
- Divide the batter between the 3 pans and bake in the oven for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before moving onto the cake board.
- Using a cake leveler, remove the dome from the cakes to make even.
- Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream until combined, smooth and stiff with peaks.
- Scoop 1/2 cup of frosting into 4 bowls and mix in a few drops of food coloring into each bowl.
- Using 1 cake layer on the cake board, scoop 1 cup of frosting onto the top of the cake and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle ¾ cup of Lucky Charms cereal all over the frosting layer.
- Place the second layer of cake on top of the first layer of cereal frosting and scoop another 1 cup of frosting onto the second layer of cake, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle another ¾ cup of Lucky Charms.
- Place the last layer of cake on top.
- Scoop ¼ cup of each colored frosting into their own bags and set aside.
- Using a knife, blot dollops of the colored frosting all over the side of the cake.
- Take a flat spatula and lightly spread the colored frosting to create a rainbow effect.
- Pick out the marshmallows from the cereal and place them randomly on the sides of the cake.
- Using the colored frosting, pipe dollops of frosting on top.
- Fill the center top of the cake with Lucky Charms cereal.
- Cut and enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
Feel free to substitute the white cake mix with chocolate or lemon for a unique twist. You can also mix in various sprinkles or chocolate chips for added fun.
