Green Velvet Cake is a stunning dessert that combines rich cocoa flavor with a vibrant green hue, topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for any celebration, it’s a showstopper that delights the senses.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Soda
- Vegetable Oil
- Buttermilk
- Green Food Coloring
- Eggs
- Cream Cheese Frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
- In another bowl, blend sugar and oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in buttermilk and green food coloring until evenly distributed.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently to avoid over-mixing.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before generously frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
– For an extra twist, consider adding mint extract or lemon zest to the frosting.
– Swap buttermilk with yogurt for a tangy flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
