Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
• In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and remaining sugar. Gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
• Divide the batter evenly into separate bowls and mix in food coloring for desired shades.
• Pour the colored batters into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.