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Delectable Green Velvet Cake

A vibrant and guilt-free cake infused with spinach, perfect for celebrations and gatherings!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, blanched and pureed
  • 1 tbsp green food coloring (optional)
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
For Topping and Decoration
  • to taste whipped cream cheese frosting
  • to taste crushed pistachios
  • to taste fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mixing
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  2. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet batter. Stir in the milk, Greek yogurt, and spinach puree until smooth. Add green food coloring and cayenne pepper if desired.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap gently to release air bubbles. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat together powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Spread over cooled cake and top with crushed pistachios and mint leaves.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; can freeze slices for later. Adjust flavors according to preference.