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Tie Dye Pinwheel Cake

This Tie-Dye Pinwheel Cake is a great and colorful dessert. This tie dye cake is so fun and unique!  Not only is this recipe so much fun to make, but turns out so pretty when you are done. I love how it looks like a pinwheel. It's so easy to make and perfect for summer or any other party, picnic, or gathering.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 12 Pinwheels
Calories: 348 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 white cake mix including ingredients in box directions
  • 6 neon food dye colors
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325ºF.
  2. Prepare a jelly roll pan with shortening and flour. This step will ensure that your cake does not stick. Set aside for later
  3. Prepare cake batter according to the box directions.
  4. Separate batter evenly into 6 bowls.
  5. Add a color of food dye to each bowl and mix until the colors are uniform throughout.
  6. Transfer batter into 6 ziplock bags. Cut a small corner off of each bag.
  7. In a diagonal pattern, squeeze strips of each color until the pan is filled. If you have batter remaining, you can go back and fill in as needed.
  8. Gently shake the pan to even out the cake batter.
  9. Using a toothpick, draw swirls in the batter to create a tie-dye look.
  10. Bake for 18 minutes or until the cake is set. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 20minutes.
  11. Place a towel on a flat surface and sprinkle flour on it.
  12. Flip the cake out of the pan and onto the towel.
  13. Sprinkle a small amount of flour on the top side of the cake and cover it with another towel.
  14. Starting on one end, roll the cake up with a towel on each side. Try to keep it as tight as possible. With the cake tightly rolled, set it aside to completely cool.
  15. When cool, gently unroll it.
  16. To prepare to frost, beat butter and vanilla together.
  17. Add powdered sugar and enough milk to reach the consistency you desire.
  18. Spread on the frosting, covering the top of the cake.
  19. Begin rolling the cake from one end, using one towel to help guide you.
  20. When the cake is completely rolled, wrap the towel tightly around it to help hold its form.
  21. Place cake roll in the freezer for 4 hours.
  22. Remove from freezer and cut into slices.
  23. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 348kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 361mg (15%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 48g (96%) Vitamin A 242IU (5%) Calcium 102mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Pinwheels

Amount Per Serving

Calories 348

% Daily Value*

Calories 348kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 361mg 15%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 48g 96%
Vitamin A 242IU 5%
Calcium 102mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.