Easy ‘square dance’ retro checkerboard cake (1950)

Name: Easy 'square dance' retro checkerboard cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups sifted cake flour; 2-1/2 teaspoons double-action baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1-1/3 cups sugar; 7/8 cup milk (1 cup minus 2 tablespoons); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 eggs, unbeaten; Food coloring

Categories: 1950s, Vintage dessert recipes, Vintage food & drink

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Easy 'square dance' retro checkerboard cake

Yield: 12 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sifted cake flour
2-1/2 teaspoons double-action baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups sugar
7/8 cup milk (1 cup minus 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs, unbeaten
Food coloring

Instructions

Measure shortening into bowl.
Sift flour once, measure; add baking powder, salt, sugar; sift onto shortening.
Add vanilla to milk; add 2/3 milk; blend; beat 1 minute.
Add eggs and remaining milk [and food coloring]; beat 2-1/2 mins.
Pour 1-3/4 cups batter into greased and floured 8- by 8- by 2-inch pan.
Bake in 350 (F) oven for 30 minutes.
When cool, cut each layer in half.
Arrange alternate colors to form "squares."
Use butter frosting between layers, halves, sides and top.
Dot with sweet chocolate.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 376Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 280mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 0gSugar: 50gProtein: 4g

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