Instructions

Almond Cake Layers:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line three 6 inch pans with parchment rounds, and grease with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Mix together all dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt) in a stand mixer with a paddle until fully combined.
3. 混合室温黄油块慢慢进入干混，在低速。继续搅拌，直到黄油没有大块依然存在，并且混合物变得易碎。
4. Mix in the eggs, two at a time.
5. Add the milk, and mix on a low speed until just incorporated.
6. Add in almond extract and oil, and mix at a low speed until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, then beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds.
7. Divide the batter evenly between three bowls. Add one color gel food coloring into each bowl, to make yellow, pink, and green batter. Mix until the batter is evenly colored.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
9. Bake for 32-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the pans to cool for 10 minutes, then run an offset spatula around perimeter of the pan to separate the cake from the pan.
10. Place cake layers into the freezer for 30 minutes, to accelerate the cooling process. Once the layers are fully cooled, carefully flip the pans and remove the layers.
11. Use a serrated knife to level the tops of the layers.

Almond Buttercream Frosting:

1. While the cake layers bake and cool, make the almond buttercream frosting.
2. Beat the butter on a medium speed for 30 seconds with a paddle attachment, until smooth. Slowly add in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Alternate with small splashes of cream.
3. Once fully mixed, add in the almond extract and salt, and beat on low until the ingredients are fully incorporated, and the desired consistency is reached.
4. 如果结霜太厚，在添加额外的霜（1茶匙在时间）。如果结霜太薄，加入更多的糖粉（杯四分之一在同一时间）。
5. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.

Milk Chocolate Ganache

1. Place chocolate into a medium sized bowl.
2. Heat the heavy cream in a pot at a medium high heat, until it just begins to bubble.
3. Pour over the chocolate, and allow the mixture to sit for 2 minutes.
4. Slowly stir with a rubber spatula, until the mixture is smooth.
5. Once the ingredients are fully incorporated, place plastic wrap over the top of the ganache, and set aside. Allow the ganache to cool for 4-6 hours, or overnight at room temperature.

组装蛋糕:

1. Stack and frost cake layers on agreaseproof cake board, using a dab of frosting to help stick the first cake layer to the board. Use the
2. Add an even layer of almond buttercream between each cake layer, and spread 1/4 cup raspberry jam on top of the buttercream.
3. Cover the cake in a thin coat of frosting. Smooth using abench scraper, then chill the cake in the fridge (20 minutes) or freezer (5 minutes) until the frosting is firm to the touch.
4. Cover the chilled cake with the ganache, and smooth using a frosting comb to create a texture.
5. 装饰与意大利彩虹饼干蛋糕的基础。