Checkerboard Birthday Cake Recipe
"Although this cake from our Test Kitchen does take some time to prepare, no special pan is needed. The different batters are simply added in rings in three 9-inch round pans...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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4 eggs
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3 cups cake flour, divided
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup milk
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1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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Red liquid food coloring
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1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
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Yellow liquid food coloring
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FROSTING:
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
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6-1/2 to 7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
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5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
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3/4 cup milk
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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