A soft, moist and vibrant green velvet cake with a hint of cocoa and tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any festive occasion.
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Step 1
Prepare dry ingredients
Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
Step 2
Mix wet ingredients
Beat sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla, buttermilk, vinegar, and green food coloring until smooth.
Step 3
Combine batter
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
Step 4
Bake
Pour into prepared pan and bake at 175°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes.
Step 5
Frost
Let cool completely, then frost with cream cheese frosting.
Color control
Add food coloring gradually to achieve your preferred shade of green.
Cupcake version
Bake as cupcakes for 18–20 minutes instead of a cake.
Refrigerator
4–5 days
Store in an airtight container to keep frosting fresh.
Q: Does green velvet cake taste different from red velvet?
A: No, it tastes the same as red velvet cake; only the color changes.
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