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Green Velvet Cake

A delightful dessert with vibrant color and rich flavor, perfect for celebrations.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cocoa powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Green food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon White vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder (if using), and salt together in a large bowl.
  3. Prepare a separate bowl with the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, green food coloring, and white vinegar.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients gradually until just mixed.
  5. Prepare the prepared pans by dividing the batter equally.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes and then transfer to wire racks.
  8. Frost with cream cheese frosting or preferred frosting and serve.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Measure flour accurately for best results.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: cake, dessert, celebration, green velvet, sweet treat