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Introduction
Have you ever wondered how to make a cake that looks like a chess board? Well, wonder no more! In this article, we will teach you how to make a delicious and visually stunning chess board cake. This cake is perfect for a chess-themed party, or for any occasion where you want to impress your guests with your baking skills.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make a chess board cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup hot water
Black food coloring gel
White food coloring gel
Instructions
Now that you have all of your ingredients, let's get started on making the cake: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans with butter or cooking spray. 2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. 3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk. Mix until the batter is smooth and well-combined. 5. In a small bowl, mix together the cocoa powder and hot water until smooth. Add the cocoa mixture to half of the batter, stirring until well-combined. Add black food coloring gel to the chocolate batter until it reaches your desired shade of black. 6. In another small bowl, mix together white food coloring gel and a small amount of water. Add the white food coloring mixture to the other half of the batter, stirring until well-combined. 7. Pour the chocolate batter into one of the prepared cake pans, and pour the white batter into the other prepared cake pan. 8. Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean. 9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. 10. Once the cakes are completely cool, use a serrated knife to level the tops of the cakes. 11. Cut each cake into 16 equal-sized squares, so that you have a total of 32 squares (16 black and 16 white). 12. Now it's time to assemble the chess board! Start by placing a black square in the center of a cake plate or serving platter. Surround the black square with eight white squares, forming a square shape. 13. Place eight black squares around the white square, forming a larger square shape. Continue alternating between black and white squares until you have formed a complete chess board pattern. 14. Once you have formed the chess board pattern, it's time to frost the cake. You can use your favorite frosting recipe, or you can use store-bought frosting. We recommend using a light-colored frosting, such as vanilla or cream cheese, to contrast with the dark chocolate squares. 15. Use a spatula to spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake, making sure to fill in any gaps between the squares. 16. Smooth out the frosting with a cake scraper or spatula, making sure to create straight edges between the squares. 17. Once the cake is frosted, you can decorate it with chess pieces made out of fondant or marzipan. You can also use candy, such as M&Ms or Reese's Pieces, to create the chess pieces. 18. Serve the cake at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Here is the nutrition information for one serving (based on 16 servings):
Calories: 410
Total Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 97mg
Sodium: 173mg
Total Carbohydrates: 57g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 41g
Protein: 5g
Conclusion
Making a chess board cake may seem like a daunting task, but with the right ingredients and instructions, it's actually quite simple. Not only is this cake visually stunning, but it's also delicious and sure to impress your guests. So why not give it a try and see for yourself?
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