Description
This Green Velvet Cake boasts an irresistible flavor and vibrant color, made with simple ingredients like buttermilk and cocoa, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, well shaken
- 1 tablespoon green liquid food coloring
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for frosting)
- 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- pinch fine salt
- green candies and sanding sugar for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Butter and line three 8-inch round pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a measuring cup, mix the buttermilk, green food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, cream 1 cup of unsalted butter with 2 cups of sugar for about 5 minutes until it's fluffy.
- Gradually beat in the eggs until well combined.
- Alternately add the dry flour mixture and the buttermilk mixture to the batter, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Evenly divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- For the frosting, whisk together 1/2 cup of flour with 1/2 cup of milk in a saucepan until smooth. Gradually stir in the remaining milk and cook over medium heat while whisking until you achieve a thick paste, about 5 minutes.
- Cool the frosting mixture in the fridge for 45 minutes, placing plastic wrap on the surface to prevent skin from forming.
- In a separate bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups of unsalted butter with 1 1/2 cups of sugar for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Slowly add the cooled flour paste, one tablespoon at a time, while mixing.
- Switch to a whisk attachment and whip the frosting for another 10 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by frosting between each layer and the exterior.
Notes
For a richer color, adjust the amount of green food coloring to your preference.
Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing results.
Use homemade buttermilk by mixing milk with vinegar if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg