PARTY CHECKERBOARD CAKE

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"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

Vuk Marinković
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new and exciting cakes to try.


charity yalu
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Taryn Watts
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This cake is a keeper! It's going to be my new go-to recipe for checkerboard cakes.


Travel and tours pk
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I would definitely make this cake again. It's so easy and delicious.


Ghazanfer raheel
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Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Lawrence Asabere
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I thought the cake was a bit bland, but the frosting helped to make up for it.


Shalloe Faith
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The cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the frosting was very good.


Skylar Juliana
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I love the way this cake looks! It's so festive and perfect for any occasion.


mosleh uddin
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The cake was really easy to make and it turned out great. The checkerboard pattern was a bit tricky, but I managed to pull it off.


Irene Chigiro
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! It was so moist and flavorful.


Lawasso Johnson
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The cake was beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


ADONGO HOLIVER
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect.


Varsha Kushwah
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This is the best checkerboard cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfect.


Bright Abanga
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I thought the cake was a little dry, but the frosting was amazing!


Rhiann Manalang
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The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.


Rabeya Rabeya
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!


Jamie Ortiz
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The cake was absolutely delicious! The checkerboard pattern was a bit challenging to get right, but the end result was worth it.


Oliver Grayson
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Just made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and it was so easy to make.


Adebiyi Joshua
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This recipe is a true winner! The checkerboard pattern turned out so beautiful, and the cake was moist and flavorful. A definite crowd-pleaser!