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April Showers Bring … Rainbow Recipes!

25 colorful treats to beat the rainy day blues

bcandrearoxasandamandagreen Andrea Roxas and Amanda Green |

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  • Rainbow Cake in a Jar

    Rainbow Cake in a Jar

    We'’ve trapped some sunshine in a jar with this rainbow cake recipe, which you can whip up on the grayest of rainy days. Make rainbow cake in a jar »

  • Playdough Cookies

    Playdough Cookies

    Any kid will know just what these sugar cookies are supposed to look like. So go ahead and encourage your little one to put this,— and only this,— “playdough” in his mouth. Make playdough cookies »

  • Color Block Smoothie

    Color Block Smoothie

    Feelin' blah? Cheer up with this colorful smoothie made up of nutrient-packed fruits and veggies! Make a color block smoothie »

  • Banana Split Pancake Stackers

    Banana Split Pancake Stackers

    Flapjacks get a sweet spring makeover with some banana split ingredients. Don'’t be surprised if your kids come up with a few other ideas for breakfast sundaes. Make banana split pancake stackers »

  • All-Natural Rainbow Cake in a Jar

    All-Natural Rainbow Cake in a Jar

    Here'’s a twist on the rainbow cake everyone already loves; the colors in this recipe come from fruits and veggies instead of food coloring. Your kids will be healthier, but none the wiser. Make all-natural rainbow cake in a jar »

  • Natural Rainbow Layer Cake

    Natural Rainbow Layer Cake

    …But if you'’re in the mood for something bigger, why not go for a full-size cake? Cut a slice, and surprise! Rainbow stripes, also colored with fruits and vegetables, will wow your little ones. Make a natural rainbow layer cake »

  • Rainbow Frosted Cupcakes

    Rainbow Frosted Cupcakes

    Unfortunately, you can'’t make the rain go away. But you can bring a rainbow inside with these super-cool cupcakes. Make rainbow frosted cupcakes »

  • Layered Fruit and Yogurt Salad

    Layered Fruit and Yogurt Salad

    Not warm enough outside to drink fruity drinks on the patio? Here’'s the next best thing —— and healthier, to boot! Make layered fruit and yogurt salad »

  • Jelly Bean Bark

    Jelly Bean Bark

    You’'ll be barking up the right tree with this melt-in-your-mouth combination of white chocolate and jelly beans. Make jelly bean bark »

  • Worms and Dirt in a Jar

    Worms and Dirt in a Jar

    Just because it’'s too rainy to go outside doesn'’t mean your kids can’'t play in the dirt. And everyone digs an easy chocolate treat! Make worms and dirt in a jar »

  • Funfetti Banana Bread

    Funfetti Banana Bread

    Like flowers growing from the dirt, bright pops of Funfetti cake add a sweet kick to classic banana bread. Make Funfetti banana bread »

  • Fruity Rainbow Wraps

    Fruity Rainbow Wraps

    Kids really can “taste the rainbow” with these wraps, which forsake colorful, processed candies for healthy — and just as colorful — fruit. Make fruity rainbow wraps »

  • Lemon Chiffon Cake

    Lemon Chiffon Cake

    Light and bright yellow, just like the sun, this lemon chiffon cake will lift up everyone'’s spirits. Make lemon chiffon cake »

  • Peeps Sunflower Cake

    Peeps Sunflower Cake

    You can just tell your kids that a little rain (and some trusty Peeps) helped you grow this sunflower cake in your kitchen. Make a Peeps sunflower cake »

  • Grapefruit Alaska

    Grapefruit Alaska

    The old-school baked Alaska is given a sunny twist with bright and tangy grapefruit, a.k.a. “the new lemon.” Make a grapefruit Alaska »

  • Hot Tub Teddy Bears

    Hot Tub Teddy Bears

    Sure, these teddy bears could be chillin'’ in a hot tub — or they could be cruisin'’ in a mudslide caused by an epic April rainstorm. Make hot tub teddy bears »

  • Daisy Spring Cupcakes

    Daisy Spring Cupcakes

    Fight rainy day cabin fever by making these blooming daisy cupcakes with the kids. They can make the daisy centers as colorful as they want! Make daisy spring cupcakes »

  • Stained-Glass Jello

    Stained-Glass Jello

    While the reflective, glassy surface of this jiggly treat reminds us of rain puddles, its pretty colors remind us of rainbows. Make stained-glass Jello »

  • Rainbow Cupcakes

    Rainbow Cupcakes

    Who knows? Maybe making these lucky rainbow cupcakes will actually bring about a real-life rainbow … Make rainbow cupcakes »

  • Raspberry Lime Cloud Cupcakes

    Raspberry Lime Cloud Cupcakes

    These's nothing dark about these cloud cupcakes; they'’re filled with a tangy, lime and raspberry curd that’'ll perk up the kids. Make raspberry lime cloud cupcakes »

  • Flower Cookies on a Stick

    Flower Cookies on a Stick

    One good thing that results from the rain? Flowers! Or flower cookies on a stick. Make flower cookies on a stick »

  • Pot of Gold Rainbow Cupcakes

    Pot of Gold Rainbow Cupcakes

    These cupcakes are an easy way to turn your kids'’ frowns upside down when you're stuck indoors. Have them help you sprinkle the rainbows on top of them! Make pot o'’ gold rainbow cupcakes »

  • Rainbow Jellies

    Rainbow Jellies

    How beautiful is this edible rainbow? Trust us, it’'s surprisingly easy to make, —and jiggly things make everyone smile. Make rainbow jellies »

  • Spring in Your Kitchen Cupcakes

    Spring in Your Kitchen Cupcakes

    Let those rain showers bring flowers in your kitchen! Make spring flower cupcakes »

  • Pinkalicious Cake in a Jar

    Pinkalicious Cake in a Jar

    Think pink with this positively girly strawberry dessert that’'s sure to cheer up any damsel in gloomy distress. Make pinkalicious cake in a jar »

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Andrea Roxas and Amanda Green
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Launched in December 2006, Babble has a National Magazine Award nomination for Best Overall Website (opposite Slate.com) and a Folio magazine award for Best Online Magazine (beating out everyone but Time.com). Time magazine named it one of the Top 50 websites of 2010. Babble was acquired by The Walt Disney Company in November, 2011.

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5 thoughts on “April Showers Bring … Rainbow Recipes!

  1. Jaylyn says:

    That’s 2 cleevr by half and 2×2 clever 4 me. Thanks!

  2. Lois says:

    Superior thinking demonstrated above. Tahnks!

  3. bakingdecorations says:

    That is very creative! I love it. nice job!

  4. Jess says:

    I made my batter based on the box’s instructions but it was too runny. My cake didn’t layer right :(

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