posted by Angel 08-05-01 7:09 PM
Checkerboard Cake
1 1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
1/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. milk
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. flour
2 sq. chocolate
2 Tbsp. flour
Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly until light. Add yolk of eggs one at a time, beating well after adding each yolk. Add milk alternately with sifted flour and baking powder. Add vanilla and fold in beaten egg whites last.
Divide dough in two parts. Add melted chocolate to one part and beat. Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the white part and beat. Then fill tins as instructed. Bake in moderate oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Spread frosting the color of either checker between layers and ice cake with same.