Irresistible Green Velvet Cake
A vibrant twist on the classic velvet cake, this Irresistible Green Velvet Cake is perfect for celebrations, combining a moist crumb with luscious cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 50
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting and serve.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother batter. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg