Green Ombre Layer Cake
A stunning Green Ombre Layer Cake featuring four gradients of green sponge layered with creamy vanilla frosting, perfect for celebrations or a special dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Green food coloring (varying shades)
- 3 cups vanilla buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour four 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly into four bowls. Add green food coloring to each bowl to create a gradient from light to dark green.
- Pour each colored batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before assembling.
- Layer cakes from darkest to lightest green, spreading vanilla buttercream evenly between each layer and on top.
- Decorate as desired and chill cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, garnish the cake with edible gold leaf or fresh mint leaves.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/green-ombre-layer-cake/