Green Velvet Cake
Green Velvet Cake is a visually stunning dessert that combines a rich vanilla-cocoa flavor with creamy frosting, making it the perfect centerpiece for any celebration.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- All-Purpose Flour
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Buttermilk
- Vegetable Oil
- Eggs
- Green Food Coloring
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and vegetable oil until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with buttermilk until smooth.
- Mix in green food coloring to achieve your desired hue.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost generously with cream cheese frosting between layers and on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added tanginess, substitute buttermilk with yogurt.
- Enhance flavor with a splash of vanilla extract or top with sprinkles for flair.