Green Velvet Cake
A festive and delicious Green Velvet Cake perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, with a vibrant color and soft velvety texture.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 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
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the sugar and vegetable oil. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the buttermilk and green food coloring until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- Serve with a simple frosting like cream cheese or vanilla buttercream. Decorate with green sprinkles or fresh mint leaves for a festive touch.
Notes
Tips: Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for better mixing. Don’t overmix the batter; stop when it’s just combined to keep the cake light and airy. Allow the cakes to cool fully before frosting to prevent melting.