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Green Velvet Cake

A soft and elegant cake with a subtle cocoa flavor and a creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for gatherings that require a touch of sophistication.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp green food coloring
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops gently.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread an even layer of frosting. Repeat with the second and third layers.
  2. Frost the top and sides with the remaining frosting.

Notes

Chill the cake briefly after a crumb coat for neater final frosting. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.