Description

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style with this Green Velvet Cake—a festive twist on the classic red velvet. With a rich, velvety texture and vibrant green color, this cake is the ultimate showstopper for your holiday gathering. Topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and a hint of cocoa, each slice is a delicious indulgence. Perfect for parties or a family treat, this green velvet cake will be the star of your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations!

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 large eggs
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp green food coloring
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream cheese frosting (for layering and decorating)

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Instructions

Preheat & Prepare Pans – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
Mix Wet Ingredients – In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine – Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake – Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool – Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frost & Decorate – Once cooled, layer and frost with cream cheese frosting. Decorate with green sprinkles or edible gold for a festive touch.

Notes

Food Coloring: While green food coloring works best for St. Patrick’s Day, feel free to swap colors for other holidays or occasions.
Make Ahead: Bake the cakes up to 2 days in advance, store them in the fridge, and frost them just before serving.
Moisture: Ensure buttermilk is at room temperature for the best texture. Add more oil if you want extra moistness.
Frosting Alternatives: If you prefer, swap cream cheese frosting with whipped cream or buttercream.
Dairy-Free: Use almond milk with vinega