Green Velvet Cake Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day – Easy & Festive!
This Green Velvet Cake recipe is the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. With its vibrant green color, soft texture, and creamy cream cheese frosting, it’s a fun and festive dessert that everyone will love. Whether you’re making cupcakes, a full cake, or even whoopie pies, this easy recipe has got you covered!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ounce green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease your cupcake tins.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until the batter is thick and vibrantly green.
- Pour the batter into the tins and bake for about 16 minutes.
- Top them off with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle on some festive shamrocks for extra flair. Trust me, these cupcakes will disappear faster than you can say “top o’ the morning!”
Notes
- Adapted from Bakerella.
- Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. For medical purposes, verify using your own nutritional calculator.
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
- Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.