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Delicious moist green velvet cake with cream cheese frosting.

Moist Green Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A vibrant and moist green velvet cake paired with a tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour Use unbleached flour for tender crumb.
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder Adds subtle chocolate flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 2 large Large eggs At room temperature for even mixing.
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil Keeps the cake moist.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Adds tang and helps lift.
  • 1 Tablespoon White vinegar Reacts with baking soda for rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 oz Green food coloring
For the frosting
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened Block-style for best texture.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For frosting.
  • 2 lb Powdered sugar Use as needed for sweetness.
  • 2-4 Tablespoons Milk As needed for consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your choice of cake pans, or line muffin tins for cupcakes or mini-cupcakes.
  2. In a medium bowl, lightly whisk the eggs. Add the vegetable oil, buttermilk, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and green food coloring. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Whisk to combine.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into prepared pans.
Baking
  1. Bake in the oven: 22 minutes for 8-inch round pans, 16 minutes for standard cupcakes, or 13 minutes for mini-cupcakes. Test for doneness with a toothpick.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, cream soft cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Cooling & Serving
  1. Allow the cake or cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  2. Store the finished cake in the refrigerator. Bring slices to room temperature for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant color and store the baked cake away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. For variations, consider matcha powder or flavored frostings.