Hello, September! My birthday is coming up on Thursday and I couldn’t help but start the celebration with a cake I’ve been wanting to try! I made a colorful splatter cake with diluted food coloring and a classic vanilla cake recipe! Paint splatter is a fun reminder of the 80s/90s and, honestly, it’s sooo therapeutic. Making mess is just the best. So cover up your kitchen and get ready to get messy with a splatter paint cake that will be perfect for every occasion you’ll celebrate this year!
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Oh, and if you’re a fan of cake (who isn’t?!) be sure to check out my other cake decorating ideas!
How to Make a Splatter Cake
OK, now the reason you’re really here! I’ve seen a few versions of a paint splatter cake, but I wanted to make my own that not only has colorful cake layers but has a specific splattered paint look. Here’s how to achieve this look:
- Cover your work area with plastic or newspaper to protect from the splatter
- Place the frosting cake on a cake stand or some kind of raised pedestal
- For best results, frosting should not be hard from refrigeration
- Add a small amount of food coloring to small bowls
- Dilute the food coloring with 2-3 drops of water so it is splatterable and lighter in color
- Use a food-only paint brush to splatter the food coloring all over the cake until well-covered
PS, be sure to follow along with the party on Instagram!