How to Make a Tie Dyed Cake

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pour the cake mix into a mixing bowl.

   Add the clear soda and whisk until the cake mix has completely dissolved in the soda. (You will see a bit of foam in the beginning, but don't worry, this will go away as you continue to whisk). , Just use the powdered cake mix. , Make sure you give Bowl 1 the most batter and gradually decrease your batter amount in each consecutive bowl.
   
   Bowl 6 should contain the least amount of cake mix. , Squeeze about a dime (10 pence) sized (0.705 inch or
   17.91 mm) amount of one color in Bowl
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   Continue doing this with the other colors for the rest of the bowls.
   
   Mix the colors into the cake mix. , Don't worry about spreading it out. , Continue doing this with bowls 3 to
   6.
   
   After you pour in your last bowl, you should see that the cake mix starts to take the shape of the baking pan. , This will add visual texture to the cut cake. ,, If the toothpick comes out clean, then it's finished! ,, If wished, frost the cake.
   
   Otherwise, it's fine on its own, as the many colors will make it interesting enough.
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   Step 2: If you are using a boxed cake mix

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   Step 3: do not follow the box instructions for cake.

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   Step 4: Divide the batter into six bowls.

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   Step 5: Choose your desired colors.

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   Step 6: Pour half of Bowl 1 into the middle of the baking pan.

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   Step 7: Pour half of Bowl 2 directly on the top middle of the first layer.

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   Step 8: Repeat this layering for the second baking pan

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   Step 9: but reverse the order of the colors.

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    Step 10: Bake at 350ºF/180ºC for about 15 to 20 minutes.

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    Step 11: Stick a toothpick into the middle of the cakes to make sure it is done baking.

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    Step 12: Remove from the oven and leave to cool.

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    Step 13: Serve.

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