St. Patrick’s Day Green Velvet Cake
Get ready to add a splash of color and flavor to your dessert table with the delightful St. Patrick’s Day Green Velvet Cake! This vibrant cake is not only eye-catching but also features a rich, moist texture that melts in your mouth.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Cake Pans
- Oven
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 Tablespoon green food coloring (about 20-30 drops)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 3: In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and vegetable oil. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Step 4: Mix the buttermilk and green food coloring into the wet ingredients.
- Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Step 6: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Step 7: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 8: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
For extra flair, decorate with gold sprinkles or a dusting of powdered sugar. Pair with a classic cream cheese frosting for the best flavor!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Fat: 18g