Looking to get your St. Patrick’s Day party on, but not a baker? That is okay! This St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold Rainbow Cake is super easy and will impress your guests. I will spill all the details on how to order & decorate it to make your job a breeze! This post is sponsored by Color It Candy. All views expressed are that of our own.
Ever since I was younger, I have always loved the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. March 17th was always about all things green. I would set out leprechaun traps with hopes I would capture a leprechaun.
Let’s just say, 20 something odd years later, and I still have not found my pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. But, I have made edible strides to getting my rainbow and gold fix on.
My kids and husband are part Irish and look forward to our annual St. Patrick’s Day corned beef meal and a sweet “themed” treat afterwards. This year, they made out with being able to enjoy this exact cake a month earlier, and will get another fun spin on a St. Patrick’s Day cake again when the time comes.
So, without further banter, I am going to share everything you need to create this cake for your friends and family. You will have them thinking you got some serious cake skills—or not..but hey, A for effort—right?
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold Rainbow Cake
Order a Plain Cake
To start your St. Patrick’s Day cake journey, you will need a white double layer round cake. The one shown is 7″ double layer with bettercreme frosting. Simply call your local bakery to place your order.
Make sure to tell them you want it plain with top and bottom trim, and no combed edges. Mine cost me $16.99 at Stop & Shop. You can choose from vanilla or chocolate.
Order Sixlets on Color It Candy
Color It Candy is not only our sponsor, but also the maker of all things candy dreams. They literally have Sixlets, Pearls, and Gumballs in every color scheme you could imagine. From pastels, to shimmer colors–they have it all!
You can also find their products on Amazon as well as in-store. Chances are you have enjoyed their candies at various events in your lifetime. They are pretty much a candy buffet must! Check them out if you haven’t explored their site and extensive color schemes.
Colors Featured
- Red Sixlets
- Orange Sixlets
- Yellow Sixlets
- Powder Blue Sixlets
- Lime Green Sixlets
- Purple Sixlets
- Shimmer Gold Sixlets
- Shimmer Gold Pearls
St. Patrick’s Day Cake Toppers
I also used mini pots of gold from the dollar store as well as chocolate gold coins. You can find these locally for a great price. Some additional photo opp props like silly glasses, bow ties, and headbands can also be purchased in-store to make your festivities extra fun.
I also purchased Valentine’s Day sprinkles in-store. They were the perfect addition that complements the Sixlets. Cake toppers in various styles can be found online as well.
How to Make a Pot of Gold Cake
Start out by adding all your candy colors into little bowls to make it easy to pluck them. Lay out all your supplies within arms reach.
Uncover your cake, and figure out how you want to make your rainbow. Do you want a band going across, maybe a horizontal tapered band? Regardless, keep in mind the ROYGBIV rainbow colors to create that aesthetically pleasing color pattern.
Add chocolate coins around your cake to spread it out. I added them to the top trim for added effects.
Wash your mini pot and dry it carefully. Fill it with Gold Sixlets. You want to slightly tip it and have the gold spill.
Sprinkles added to the bare trim tie in the colors and give it an extra festive feel.
Once you are done decorating, be sure to seal the cake with the cover until it clicks.
This cake stores well in the fridge for up to one week. The candies do not bleed and will stay nicely adhered.
Enjoy & I hope you all have a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day.
We have once again collaborated with the lovely Dawn over at Cutefetti on this St. Patrick’s Day post in partnership with Color It Candy. Check out her adorable Rainbow Candy Bags today! They are perfect for classroom parties or get togethers!
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold Rainbow Cake
Ingredients
- 1 Double Layer, 7" Round Cake
- 1/2 cup Red Sixlets
- 1/2 cup Orange Sixlets
- 1/2 cup Yellow Sixlets
- 1/2 cup Powder Blue Sixlets
- 1/2 cup Purple Sixlets
- 1/2 cup Green Sixlets
- 1/4 cup Shimmer Gold Pearls
- 1/2 cup Shimmer gold Sixlets
- 1/4 cup St. Patrick's Day Sprinkles
- 10 chocolate gold coins
Instructions
- Start out by adding all your candy colors into little bowls to make it easy to pluck them. Lay out all your supplies within arms reach.
- Uncover your cake, and figure out how you want to make your rainbow. Do you want a band going across, maybe a horizontal tapered band? Regardless, keep in mind the ROYGBIV rainbow colors to create that aesthetically pleasing color pattern.
- Add chocolate coins around your cake to spread it out. I added them to the top trim for added effects.
- Wash your mini pot and dry it carefully. Fill it with Gold Sixlets. You want to slightly tip it and have the gold spill.
- Sprinkles added to the bare trim tie in the colors and give it an extra festive feel.
- Once you are done decorating, be sure to seal the cake with the cover until it clicks.
That is such a great idea! I love being able to LOOK like I spent a ton of time on something like that. LOL
Oh my goodness! This cake is just too cute for words – it’s getting me so excited for St. Patrick’s Day, too! (Step aside, Valentine’s Day – this cake just won my heart).
I love seeing how you decorate your cakes for the holidays. It’s amazing how easy it is to take a store-bought cake and jazz it up.
It’s amazing what you can do with a plain cake from the store! It came out amazing! I love doing things like this.
Our son’s patron is St. Patrick, so we always have a big celebration that day. I love your colorful, unique creation!
Not all are bakers so I appreciate this idea. You just have to decorate it pretty and you’re good to go. I love this!
It goes to show that with creativity, you can make something new and amazing. That cake looks absolutely great and quite delicious as well.
It goes to show that with creativity, you can make something new and amazing. That cake looks absolutely delicious.