Easter Checkerboard Cake

Easter Checkerboard Cake is a delightful dessert that is perfect for Easter celebrations. This cake is a visual treat with its checkerboard pattern and is sure to impress your guests. The recipe for this cake is easy to follow and requires only a few ingredients.
Ingredients:

For the cake:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- Pink and yellow food coloring

For the frosting:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
Serves: 8-10

Cooking Tips:

- Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Chill the cake before frosting to prevent crumbs from mixing with the frosting.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter into two equal parts. Add pink food coloring to one part and yellow food coloring to the other part.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared pans, alternating between the pink and yellow batter to create a checkerboard pattern.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. To make the frosting, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, and beat until smooth.
9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.
10. Decorate the cake with Easter-themed decorations like candy eggs or bunnies.
Appearance and Taste:
The Easter Checkerboard Cake is a beautiful cake with its vibrant pink and yellow checkerboard pattern. The frosting is smooth and creamy, and the cake is moist and fluffy. The combination of vanilla and butter flavors in the cake and frosting is a classic and delicious pairing. This cake is sure to be a hit at any Easter celebration.
Type: Dessert Cake
Main Ingredients: Flour, Butter, Sugar