St. Patrick’s Green Velvet Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
St. Patrick's Green Velvet Cake - a festive and colorful dessert for St. Patrick's Day
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Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs , beaten
2 cups oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 ounces green food coloring ( or any color )
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla
cream cheese frosting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
468
Sugar
47g
Fat
28g
St. Patrick's Green Velvet Cake is a festive dessert that is perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The cake gets its green color from food coloring and its moist texture from buttermilk. While the origins of red velvet cake are unclear, some sources suggest that the cake was originally made with cocoa powder, vinegar, and buttermilk to create a chemical reaction that would cause the cake to turn red. This version of the cake swaps in green food coloring instead of vinegar to create a fun and festive dessert that is perfect for any St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2.In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3.In another bowl, mix together the eggs, oil, buttermilk, green food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
4.Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5.Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6.Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and place onto a wire rack to cool completely.
7.Once the cakes are cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake, then place the other cake on top and spread frosting over the entire cake.
8.Optional: decorate the cake with sprinkles or additional frosting as desired.

PROS

St.
Patrick’s Green Velvet Cake is a festive and colorful dessert that is perfect for celebrating St.
Patrick’s Day.

The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting complements the sweetness of the cake.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and sugar, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Some people may be allergic to certain ingredients in this cake, such as buttermilk or cream cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake may not be particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The cocoa powder in this recipe contains antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation and improve heart health.

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