LEMON-LIME CHECKERBOARD CAKE
Put a citrus spin on the iconic British Battenberg cake with our photo-worthy Lemon-Lime Checkerboard Cake. It's deceptively easy to make, but just as delicious as it looks.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans with shortening; lightly flour.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, 4 oz cream cheese, the water, 1/4 cup lemon juice and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour half the batter (2 cups) in another medium bowl.
- To one half of the batter, add lime zest and green gel food color. Mix until combined. Add lemon zest and yellow gel food color to remaining half of batter. Mix until combined. Pour green batter into one loaf pan and yellow batter into other loaf pan.
- Bake 22 to 27 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of each cake comes out clean. Cool in pans on cooling rack 10 minutes; run metal spatula around edges of each loaf to loosen. Remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Using serrated knife, cut rounded tops off each cake, so they're level. Trim 1/4 inch off all 4 sides (leave bottoms uncut). On serving platter, set one cake on top of the other, top sides up, and line them up as much as possible. Make one cut down middle of cakes, lengthwise, making 4 long strips. Switch position of two of the strips to alternate colors in two layers, making sure top sides remain up.
- Gently remove both strips from top layer. To help bottom strips stick together, spread 2 tablespoons lemon curd between the two bottom layer strips, and gently press together. Then spread 1/4 cup lemon curd on top of the bottom layer. Spread remaining 2 tablespoons lemon curd between the two strips of the top layer, and gently press them together. Place on top of bottom layer so the strips create a checkerboard pattern, if looking at them from either short end.
- In medium bowl, beat 4 oz cream cheese and the butter with electric mixer on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice; mix on low speed 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium; beat 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread icing over cake, using spatula to completely coat top and sides. Garnish with grated lemon and lime zests. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 41 g, TransFat 0 g
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Taitus sadiqxs
[email protected]This cake was a disaster. I followed the recipe exactly, but the cake turned out dry and crumbly. The frosting was also too runny. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
France Soza
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. They said it was the best cake they've ever had. I'll probably make it again, but I'll use less sugar next time.
Yuusuf Cabdi
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is light and fluffy. I've made this cake for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a snack. It's always a hit.
Fredrieka Stephan
[email protected]This cake was amazing! I made it for a bake sale, and it sold out in minutes. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this cake again.
SnappyS
[email protected]I love the unique flavor combination of lemon and lime in this cake. The checkerboard design is also very eye-catching. I would recommend this cake to anyone who loves citrus desserts.
Haroon Rasheed Ktk
[email protected]This cake was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The checkerboard design was a little tricky, but I'm glad I stuck with it because the cake turned out beautifully. It was a big hit at my potluck dinner.
CAPTAIN PRICE
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday, and it was a huge success! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The checkerboard design was also very impressive. I would definitely recommend this
Rana Ajmal
[email protected]This cake was a disaster. I followed the recipe exactly, but the cake turned out dry and crumbly. The frosting was also too runny. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
zarek nicholas
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. They said it was the best cake they've ever had. I'll probably make it again, but I'll use less sugar next time.
adeosun olusegun
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is light and fluffy. I've made this cake for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a snack. It's always a hit.
Adnan Malang
[email protected]This cake was amazing! I made it for a bake sale, and it sold out in minutes. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Mersadies Gobey
[email protected]I thought this cake was just okay. The cake was a bit dry, and the frosting was too sweet for my taste. I probably won't make this cake again.
Ali Kagga
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I would not recommend this cake to anyone.
Jibon Hossen
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
mcguffers
[email protected]This cake was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The checkerboard design was a little tricky, but I'm glad I stuck with it because the cake turned out beautifully. It was a big hit at my potluck dinner.
cassidra cheek
[email protected]I love the unique flavor combination of lemon and lime in this cake. The checkerboard design is also very eye-catching. I would recommend this cake to anyone who loves citrus desserts.
Vithushan Marriyai
[email protected]This lemon-lime checkerboard cake was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I'll definitely be making this cake again.