Description
This Green Velvet Cake features a unique flavor and vibrant color, combining the richness of cocoa with the tartness of buttermilk. Perfect for celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not dutch process)
- 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 the 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 fine salt.
- In a measuring cup, mix well-shaken buttermilk, green food coloring, and pure vanilla extract.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar for 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Slowly incorporate the lightly beaten eggs into the butter-sugar mixture.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture to the batter, starting and ending with the flour.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- For the frosting, whisk 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup of milk to create a paste in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in the remaining milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Cool the frosting base in the refrigerator for 45 minutes, covering the surface with plastic wrap.
- In another mixing bowl, beat together 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooled flour paste one tablespoon at a time while mixing.
- Switch to a whisk attachment and whip for 10 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by frosting between the layers and on the exterior.
Notes
Make sure to use buttermilk for the best flavor and texture.
You can adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve your desired shade of green.
Garnish with green candies and sanding sugar for an attractive finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg