St Patricks Green Velvet Cake (Printable)
Moist green velvet cake with creamy vanilla frosting, ideal for festive celebrations and special occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Components
01 - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - ½ tsp baking soda
05 - 1 tsp salt
06 - 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
08 - ½ cup vegetable oil
09 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
10 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
11 - 1 tsp white vinegar
12 - 1 tbsp green food coloring, gel preferred
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
13 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
14 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
15 - 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
16 - 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
17 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, lining bottoms with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and green food coloring until completely smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
05 - Divide batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans, smoothing tops with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
07 - Let cakes rest in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
08 - Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth. Incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; continue beating until fluffy and spreadable.
09 - Position first cake layer on serving plate. Spread frosting evenly over surface. Place second layer on top, then frost top and sides completely.
10 - Decorate with green sprinkles or edible glitter if desired for festive presentation.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture is impossibly tender, thanks to buttermilk and that touch of cocoa powder that adds depth without making it taste like chocolate cake
- Frosting this vibrant green beauty feels like creating edible art, and the reactions from guests are absolutely priceless
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly, so take everything out at least an hour before baking
- That tiny bit of cocoa powder is non negotiable, it creates the classic velvet flavor profile without making this taste like chocolate cake
03 -
- If your oven runs hot, check the cake at 25 minutes to prevent overbaking, which dries out velvet cakes quickly
- The vinegar might seem odd, but its essential for that signature tender crumb