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Green Velvet Cake

A celebration of texture and balance, this Green Velvet Cake features a tender crumb and silky frosting, perfect for special occasions and small rituals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 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
For the Frosting
  • 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 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 inch round cake pans, tapping out any excess flour.
  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, folding with a spatula until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
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 invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until light and airy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the second and third layers.
  2. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.

Notes

Store loosely covered at room temperature for up to 24 hours, refrigerate for longer storage, or freeze individual slices wrapped tightly for up to one month. Allow frozen slices to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.