Description
St. Patrick’s Day Green Velvet Cake is a showstopper that combines a rich cocoa flavor with a vibrant green hue, perfect for celebrating Irish traditions or simply indulging in a delightful dessert. This cake is easy to make and sure to impress friends and family during festive gatherings. Topped with creamy frosting, it’s a treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp green food coloring (gel preferred)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round 9-inch baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add buttermilk and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in green food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: - For a lighter texture, be sure not to overmix the batter. - Swap buttermilk with yogurt mixed with water or vinegar as an alternative. - Add mint extract for a refreshing twist.