Monday, June 11, 2012

Checkerboard Cake

I am not much of a "baker", but I decided to bake a cake for my husband's birthday.
I pulled out my 30 year old cake pans and plastic ring set to create a checkerboard cake:
The process is quite simple - you mix up 2 different cake mixes and use the form to create 2 of the same patterns, and one of the alternate pattern:



I made a banner from "paint chip samples", and called it a birthday cake!
And then we dove into it:
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Patti @ Pandoras Box
Patti @ Pandoras Box

I live in central NY and I am a retired family and consumer science teacher. I enjoy all types of crafting, decorating and cooking

8 comments:

  1. acorn hollowJune 11, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    I remember having a checked cake when I was a kid and thought it was magic. I am now on the hunt for a set of course thrifty old me I have to yard sale it.
    Cathy

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  2. Debbie@Mountain BreathsJune 11, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    The cake looks delicious, and even better on the beautiful plate! Happy Birthday to your hubby.

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  3. LynnJune 11, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Your cake turned out great! I just posted a recipe for one 9" cake using the insert, they're fun:@)

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  4. Maureen WyattJune 11, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Checkerboard cake on checkerboard plates! How cool is that! ~ Maureen

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  5. SarahJune 12, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    I need a checker board cake pan. This truly makes me smile.

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  6. JaneJune 12, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Cute cake!! Happy Birthday to your hubby!!
    Jane

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  7. MargoJune 12, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Such a pretty cake! I'm going to have to buy some of those rings.

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  8. Creations By CindyJune 12, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Well if this isn't the cutest idea ever!!!! Love it Patti. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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