St Patrick's Green Velvet Cake Recipe

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day (or Christmas!) with this stunning green velvet cake! A festive twist on the classic red velvet, this moist and decadent cake boasts a vibrant green hue thanks to food coloring (easily adjustable for your preferred shade!). Topped with your favorite creamy cream cheese frosting, it's a show-stopping dessert that's as delicious as it is beautiful. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make, yet elegant treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 534.9 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for St Patrick's Green Velvet Cake

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How to Make St Patrick's Green Velvet Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans, or one bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, and green food coloring (start with 1-2 teaspoons and add more to reach your desired shade).
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  5. Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans or bundt pan.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes for layer cakes, or 1 hour for a bundt cake, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once completely cool, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

25g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make St Patrick's Green Velvet Cake?

St Patrick's Green Velvet Cake takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in St Patrick's Green Velvet Cake?

St Patrick's Green Velvet Cake has approximately 534.9 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 57 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for St Patrick's Green Velvet Cake?

The key ingredients for St Patrick's Green Velvet Cake are Flour, Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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