Green Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A vibrant and moist green velvet cake layered with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations and dessert lovers seeking a colorful twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons green food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, green food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
- Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire racks.
- To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cakes by layering and spreading the cream cheese frosting between each layer and on top and sides.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle chopped toasted pecans between the layers or on top of the frosting.