Taste the Nostalgia: Bake a Delicious Old Fashioned Ribbon Cake

Do you remember your grandma's old fashioned ribbon cake? This delicious dessert was a staple at every family gathering. Now, you can taste that same nostalgia with this easy to follow recipe.

This old fashioned ribbon cake is perfect for any occasion, and it will leave your guests asking for more!

Taste the Nostalgia: Bake a Delicious Old Fashioned Ribbon Cake

There's something about old fashioned desserts that just takes us back in time. Maybe it's the memories of our childhood, or maybe it's the simple flavors that can't be found in modern desserts.

Whatever the reason, there's just nothing like a delicious old fashioned ribbon cake!

This recipe is easy to follow and will produce a moist and delicious cake that your friends and family will love. So gather your ingredients and get baking!

What You Need To Make Old Fashioned Ribbon Cake

• 1 pack yellow cake mix
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• ¾ cup butter
• 1 tablespoon green food coloring
• 1 tablespoon pink food coloring

How to Make Old Fashioned Ribbon Cake Recipe

Pour the cake mix in a large bowl and add the eggs and the milk and the butter.

Mix all the ingredients for a few minutes until you get a smooth, even batter mixture. Make sure all the ingredients are incorporated before you stop mixing.

Divide the mixture into 3 parts leaving 1 of the parts as it is.

Add green food coloring to the other and pink to the third.

Mix the colors until you get the whole mixture colored.

Prepare the bundt pam and start pouring the mixtures in, layering the colors together as you like.

When the cake pan is full, place it in a preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes at 350°F (180°C) or follow the instructions on your cake mix package.

Remove from the oven and allow the cake to rest a few minutes to cool before you flip the cake pan to remove the cake from the pan and cut it.

Before serving, sprinkle some powdered sugar on the top of the cake.

Tips to Make an Old Fashioned Ribbon Cake

• Grease the pan thoroughly, using butter or non-stick spray.
• If you have an older cake mix, make sure to sift all of your dry ingredients together to ensure there are no lumps in your cake batter.
• Use a rubber spatula to fold in any additional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
• Carefully pour the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan, making sure it is evenly distributed and that you don’t overfill the pan.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean - I know that some will say that means that the cake is overcooked, but that's not my experience. My experience is that if it comes out with goo on the toothpick, the cake is not cooked through.
• Let cool completely before inverting onto a cooling rack. I like to do this by putting a plate or the cooling rack on top of the bundt pan, then flipping and gently tapping the bottom of the pan.
• Dust your cake with powdered sugar before serving (don't skip this - it makes for an amazing topping).

FAQs About Making Old Fashioned Ribbon Cake

How do I store old fashioned ribbon cake?

Once the cake has cooled, wrap it in plastic wrap and store it at room temperature for up to one week. If you’d like to freeze it, you can wrap the cake in plastic wrap, then place it into an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to three months.

Can I use a different type of pan than a Bundt pan?

Yes, you can use other types of pans such as loaf pans, round cake pans, or even muffin tins. Be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly if you decide to use a different pan.

How do I keep the cake from sticking to the pan?

Grease the pan thoroughly before adding the batter. This will help ensure that your cake doesn’t stick when you go to turn it out after baking. Additionally, try running a butter knife around the edge of the cake once it is finished baking to help loosen any stuck-on pieces.

Is this a vegan ribbon cake?

No, this recipe, as written is not vegan. But, you could easily make this a vegan cake by substituting the butter and eggs with vegan-friendly substitutes.

Is this a gluten-free ribbon cake?

No, this recipe is not gluten-free. However, you could easily make this a gluten-free cake by substituting the all-purpose flour with an all-purpose gluten-free cake mix. I have had particularly good luck using the store-bought gluten-free brands of cake mixes, so you should be able to try it and find success too!

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