Description

This Green Velvet Cake is a showstopper with its vibrant color and delicious flavor. Made with simple ingredients like buttermilk and cocoa, it’s perfect for any occasion. With easy prep and a creamy frosting, it’s a delightful treat for cake lovers!

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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare three 8-inch round pans with butter and parchment.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a measuring cup, mix well-shaken buttermilk, green food coloring, and vanilla extract.
In a large mixing bowl, cream 1 cup of butter with 2 cups of sugar for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
Slowly incorporate the beaten eggs into the mixture.
Gradually add in the flour and buttermilk mixtures to the batter, starting and finishing with the flour mixture.
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes or until done. Let them cool completely afterwards.
For the frosting, whisk together 1/2 cup of flour with 1/2 cup of milk in a saucepan until smooth.
Add in the remaining milk and cook over medium heat, whisking continually until thick (approximately 5 minutes).
Chill the frosting base in the fridge for 45 minutes, covering with plastic wrap.
Cream 1 1/2 cups of butter with 1 1/2 cups of sugar for another 5 minutes.
Add the cooled flour paste one tablespoon at a time while continuing to beat the mixture.
Switch to a whisk attachment and whip the frosting for 10 minutes until light and fluffy.
Frost the cake layers in between and on the exterior of the cake.

Notes

Make sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder for the best flavor.
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to achieve perfect results.
Decorate with green candies and sanding sugar for a festive touch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (according to serving size)
Calories: 455
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 260mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 60mg