Color Theory & Cake

In the scientific method, you always start with a question. For our Color Theory & Cake experiment, you might ask, what would happen if I added one drop of each color? What would happen if I added more than 5 drops? Would adding only one drop create a lighter color?

After you have your question, you can head to our Learn page to study up and form your hypothesis, which just means what do you think the answer to your question will be?

Now it's time to test your hypothesis!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Tools & Materials

• Betty Crocker Vanilla Rich & Creamy Frosting
• Red, Yellow and Blue food coloring
• A spatula and spoon
• Lots of small bowls
• A Betty Crocker Super Moist Favorites cake of your choice
• Lazy Susan for easy decorating
• Cake server and plates

Directions

Step 1
Divide the vanilla frosting between 3 bowls.

Step 2
Add 3-5 of one color of primary food coloring to each bowl, mix well.

Step 3
Now, what secondary colors can you create?

Step 4
What tertiary colors can you create?

Step 5
Mix sets of 2 colors together to create a rainbow of color options for decorating your cake!

Step 6
Use your favorite color creations to decorate your beautiful and delicious cake.

Draw Your Conclusion

Examine how it worked! What worked? What didn't work? What could you change next time to alter your results? Will you try again?

Share your results below!