Best 4 Party Checkerboard Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Party Checkerboard Cake, a visual masterpiece that will steal the spotlight at any gathering. This iconic cake features alternating layers of moist vanilla and rich chocolate cake batter, creating a striking checkerboard pattern that is sure to impress your guests. Topped with a luscious chocolate ganache and adorned with colorful sprinkles, this cake is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Its perfect balance of flavors and textures will leave you craving for more.

This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for creating the perfect checkerboard cake, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve stunning results. It includes variations for creating different color combinations, as well as tips for achieving sharp, clean lines in the checkerboard pattern. Additionally, the article offers recipes for a classic vanilla cake, a decadent chocolate cake, and a rich chocolate ganache, providing readers with the flexibility to customize their cake to their liking.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PARTY CHECKERBOARD CAKE



Party Checkerboard Cake image

"Check" out this new patterned cake. It's the pan that makes the magic!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup milk
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1/2 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ strawberry- or orange-flavored gelatin
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting
Yellow food color
Betty Crocker™ Easy Flow white decorating icing (from 6.4-oz can), if desired
Candy flowers, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour bottoms and sides of three 9-inch round pans of checkerboard cake set. Place divider ring in one of the pans, following manufacturer's directions.
  • In medium bowl, beat cake mix, milk, cream cheese, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 2 minutes longer. Divide batter in half; stir gelatin into half of the batter.
  • Spoon batter into each pan and using divider ring, following manufacturer's directions.
  • Bake 23 to 29 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen side of each cake from pan with metal spatula; turn upside down onto cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Tint frosting with yellow food color until deep yellow color. Using a thin layer of frosting between layers, stack cake layers so outside colors of cake alternate. Place cake on serving plate; frost side and top of cake with frosting. Decorate with decorating icing; garnish with candy flowers. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

CHECKERBOARD BIRTHDAY CAKE



Checkerboard Birthday Cake image

Although this cake from our Test Kitchen does take some time to prepare, no special pan is needed. The different batters are simply added in rings in three 9-inch round pans.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 cups cake flour, divided
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Red liquid food coloring
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Yellow liquid food coloring
FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
6-1/2 to 7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
3/4 cup milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease three 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine 2-1/2 cups of cake flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. , Divide batter into thirds. To one portion, fold in melted chocolate and vanilla. To second portion, fold in 1/4 cup flour, almond extract and 3-4 drops red food coloring. To third portion, fold in lemon extract, 3-4 drops yellow food coloring and remaining flour., Spoon a ring of chocolate batter around edge of one prepared pan; spoon a ring of pink batter inside chocolate ring and fill center with yellow batter. Spoon a ring of yellow batter around edge of second pan; add a chocolate middle ring and a pink center. Spoon a ring of pink batter around edge of third pan; add a yellow middle ring and chocolate center., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter and 2 cups confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate until smooth. Add milk and vanilla. Beat in enough of the remaining confectioners' sugar until frosting achieves spreading consistency. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 98g carbohydrate (74g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHECKERBOARD CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Checkerboard Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chocolate cake, yellow cake, chocolate frosting

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 chocolate cake, prepared, 9 inches (23 cm)
1 yellow cake, prepared, 9 inches (23 cm)
chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • Slice the top of both cakes to create a flat surface.
  • Cut both cakes in half widthwise to create four cakes.
  • Place a small plate on top of the cake and cut around to create a smaller circle.
  • Place a glass in the middle of the cake and cut around to create an even smaller circle.
  • Assemble the first layer by placing the outside chocolate ring on a plate or cake stand. Insert the next yellow cake ring and then the inner chocolate cake ring.
  • Frost the cake with a thin layer of frosting in between each layer.
  • Continue forming layers alternating the colors on the outside.
  • After the fourth layer frost the entire cake and cool in the refrigerator.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 29 grams

CHECKERBOARD CAKE



Checkerboard Cake image

Make and share this Checkerboard Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by quid_pro_quo

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ounces dark chocolate
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
10 ounces dark chocolate
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Grease and flour three 9" round cake pans.
  • Trace three 9-inch circles on parchment paper; cut out. Draw 6-inch circle, centered, on each cutout; draw 3-inch circle, centered, on each cutout.
  • Line bottom of each pan with 1 paper circle, pencil side down.
  • In large heatproof bowl set over hot (not boiling) water, melt chopped chocolate. Stir in cocoa powder. Let cool to room temperature.
  • In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs,one at a time, beating well after each addition, add vanilla.
  • Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, making 3 additions of dry ingredients and 2 of buttermilk.
  • Stir 3 1/2 cups of the batter into melted chocolate.
  • Spoon white and chocolate batters into separate large piping bags(or spoon into 2 large resealable plastic bags and cut 1-inch hole in 1 corner of each).
  • Pipe chocolate batter to fill outer ring of each of 2 of the pans.
  • Pipe white batter over middle ring, then chocolate batter over inner ring.
  • In third pan, pipe white batter over outer ring, chocolate over middle ring and white over inner ring.
  • Bake in centre of 350°F oven until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean, 20-25 minutes.
  • Let cool in pans on rack for 10 minutes. Turn out onto rack; let cool completely.
  • For the filling, place chopped chocolate in bowl.
  • In saucepan, heat whipping cream over medium heat just until steaming. Pour over chocolate, whisking just until melted.
  • Refrigerate until thickened but still spreadable, about 30 minutes.
  • Whisk just until color lightens.
  • Using serrated knife, trim tops of cake layers to make level, if necessary.
  • Starting with 1 of the cake layers with chocolate outer ring, spread with 1/3 cup of the ganache.
  • Top with cake layer with white outer ring; spread with another 1/3 cup of the ganache.
  • Top with remaining cake layer.
  • Cover top and side with remaining ganache.
  • Refrigerate before serving.
  • Some people may find it easier to use one of "Checkerboard Cake Pan Sets" available online or in local stores.
  • http://www.amazon.com/s/102-7283235-2715300?ie=UTF8&keywords=Checkerboard%20Cake%20Pan&search-type=ss&index=kitchen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7505.3, Fat 498.5, SaturatedFat 301.9, Cholesterol 1886.3, Sodium 4736.3, Carbohydrate 756.5, Fiber 75.8, Sugar 325.4, Protein 142.1

Tips:

  • Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the cake from becoming too soggy.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner cut off.
  • To make the checkerboard pattern, alternate between two colors of frosting. Start by piping a square of one color in the center of the cake. Then, pipe a square of the other color next to it. Continue alternating colors until you reach the edge of the cake.
  • If you want to make the cake more festive, you can add sprinkles, candy, or other decorations.

Conclusion:

The party checkerboard cake is a delicious and festive cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy cake layers, creamy frosting, and fun checkerboard pattern, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're planning a party, be sure to give this cake a try.

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