Best 5 Yellow Chess Cake Recipes

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Yellow chess cake is a unique and delectable dessert that tantalizes the taste buds with its creamy texture, vibrant yellow color, and a hint of nutty flavor. Originating in the southern United States, this chess cake derives its name from the checkered pattern created by the melted butter poured over the batter before baking. With its rich history and unforgettable taste, the yellow chess cake has become a beloved classic enjoyed by people of all ages.

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LEMON CHESS GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



Lemon Chess Gooey Butter Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (18.25 ounces) plain yellow cake mix
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted
1 large egg
2 large lemons
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
2 large eggs
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted
2 tablespoons white or yellow cornmeal
3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Set aside an ungreased 9- by 13-inch pan.
  • For the crust, place the cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for two minutes. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. The batter should come together in a ball. With your fingertips, pat the batter evenly over the bottom of the pan, smoothing it out with your fingers until the top is smooth. Set the pan aside.
  • For the filling, rinse and dry the lemons well. Grate the zest from the lemons and set aside; you should have about 2 teaspoons. Cut the lemons in half, and squeeze into a small bowl; you should have about 6 tablespoons. Set the juice aside.
  • Place the cream cheese in the same mixing bowl that was used to make the crust, and with the same beaters (no need to clean either) blend with an electric mixer on low speed until fluffy, 30 seconds. Stop the machine and add the lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, melted butter, and cornmeal and beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Stop the machine and add the confectioners' sugar. Beat on medium speed until the sugar is well incorporated, 1 minute more. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with the rubber spatula so that the filling covers the entire surface and reaches the sides of the pan. Place the pan in the oven.
  • Bake the cake until it is well browned but the center still jiggles when you shake the pan, 45 to 47 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool, 30 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.
  • Store this cake, covered in aluminum foil, at room temperature for up to 4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Or freeze it, wrapped in foil, for up to 6months. Thaw the cake overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

CHESS CAKE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Chess Cake Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by tammyjames17

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box yellow cake mix
1 egg
1 stick butter
1 (16-ounce) box confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
1/2 to 1 bar of cream cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter. Mixture will be the consistency of cornmeal. Press into cake pan. Beat 2 remaining eggs and add softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly. Sift in the confectioner's sugar. Bake for 35 minutes, cool, and cut into squares for serving.

EASY CHESS CAKE



Easy Chess Cake image

This recipe was given to me years ago by a friend. My sons love this. I make it when we go on vacation so we can munch on it while in the car.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch cake pan.
  • In a large bowl mix together cake mix, butter and 1 egg. Pat batter into greased 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl mix together cream cheese, 2 eggs and sugar. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake mix batter.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 273.8 mg, Sugar 39.8 g

CHESS CAKE



Chess Cake image

This cake is very rich, and is great to take to gatherings.

Provided by Kathy Bliesner

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Yellow Cake

Time 1h30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 eggs
½ cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, melted
2 eggs
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup melted butter. Put into prepared pan.
  • In another bowl, Beat cream cheese until smooth. Blend in 1/2 cup melted butter and 2 eggs. Gradually beat in the confectioner's sugar. Pour over the crust mixture already in the pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 82.7 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 314 mg, Sugar 38.7 g

CHESS CAKE



Chess Cake image

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

Provided by MISSJ1978

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 1/2 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup margarine
3 large eggs or 4 medium eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Melt margarine.
  • Mix 1 egg and cake mix with margarine.
  • Pat into 9x13-inch pan.
  • Mix remaining eggs, cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar until smoothe.
  • Pour over mix in pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until center is done.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Cut in squares and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cake batter mix together more easily and smoothly, resulting in a more consistent and tender cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together thoroughly: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the cake lighter and fluffier.
  • Add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake at the correct temperature: The cake should be baked at a moderate temperature (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for the recommended amount of time. Baking the cake at too high of a temperature can result in a dry, overcooked cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting or becoming runny.

Conclusion:

Yellow chess cake is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, fluffy, and has a delicious vanilla flavor. The frosting is rich and creamy, and it perfectly complements the cake. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cake, yellow chess cake is a great option.

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