Description
This delightful green velvet cake offers a unique flavor profile with a velvety texture. With easy prep and a creamy frosting, it’s perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not dutch process)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, well shaken
- 1 tablespoon green liquid food coloring
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for frosting)
- 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- pinch fine salt
- green candies and sanding sugar for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare three 8-inch round pans with butter and parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a measuring cup, mix buttermilk, green food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, cream together 1 cup of butter and 2 cups of sugar for 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Gradually beat in the eggs until combined.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture to the batter, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- For the frosting, whisk 1/2 cup of flour with 1/2 cup of milk in a saucepan to form a paste. Stir in the remaining milk.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking continuously until thick (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer the frosting base to the fridge and cool for 45 minutes, covered with plastic wrap.
- In a bowl, beat together 1 1/2 cups of butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar for 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Gradually add the cooled flour paste, one tablespoon at a time, while mixing.
- Change to a whisk attachment and whip for 10 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and decorate the outside as desired.
Notes
Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Feel free to decorate with different colored candies and sprinkles for a festive touch.
Store the cake in the refrigerator to keep it fresh and moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg