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Checkerboard Cake

Name: Checkerboard Cake
Prep time: 240 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 265 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 3 and 3/4 cups (443g) sifted all-purpose flour* (spooned & leveled); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar; 5 large eggs, at room temperature; 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 and 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*; 1/3 cup (50g) rainbow sprinkles (plus more for garnish); 2–3 drops teal food coloring (or any color); Vanilla Buttercream:; 1 and 3/4 cups (396g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 7 cups (840g) confectioners’ sugar; 6 Tablespoons (90ml) heavy cream; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Cook Time

25m

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4h 25m

This checkerboard cake is a colorful and fun dessert that is sure to impress. With layers of moist and fluffy vanilla cake in a checkered pattern, and a creamy and sweet buttercream frosting, this cake is perfect for any special occasion. Add some rainbow sprinkles for a vibrant finishing touch!

Checkerboard Cake

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Servings: 10

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3 and 3/4 cups (443g) sifted all-purpose flour* (spooned & leveled)

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

5 large eggs, at room temperature

3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 and 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*

1/3 cup (50g) rainbow sprinkles (plus more for garnish)

2–3 drops teal food coloring (or any color)

1 and 3/4 cups (396g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

7 cups (840g) confectioners’ sugar

6 Tablespoons (90ml) heavy cream

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Checkerboard Cake

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Vanilla Buttercream

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Checkerboard Cake

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Vanilla Buttercream

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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