Green Velvet Cake
A delightful twist on the classic red velvet cake with a vibrant green color and rich cocoa flavor, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract plus 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon green food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 to 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream if necessary
- Green sprinkles for decorating if desired
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, vinegar, and buttermilk until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined. Add the green food coloring and mix until you achieve your desired color.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- While the cakes cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar gradually until well combined. If the frosting is too thick, add milk or cream slowly until you reach your desired consistency.
Assembly
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, then stack the second layer on top and frost the top and sides.
- Add green sprinkles if desired.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, add a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter. Customize the color by adjusting the amount of green food coloring. Serve with a side of whipped cream for an extra creamy delight.