Green Velvet Cake is super easy to make from scratch. It is so delicious with decadent cream cheese frosting. The entire cake is stunning and simply amazing.
Whether you need a festive St. Patrick’s Day Dessert or just because, this Green Velvet cake does not disappoint. The layers are so pretty and once cut you can see the creamy icing inside. It tastes just like traditional Red Velvet Cake Recipe but with green layers.
It really is a gorgeous cake. This recipe is so simple, and the results are fabulous. You might also like Green Velvet Cupcakes Recipe.
Everyone will love this moist and tasty cake recipe. If you have been wanting to make a homemade cake recipe, this is an easy one to try. You will love how simple the directions are. Grab a cup of cappuccino and get started.
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What is Green Velvet Cake Made Of?
Everything you love about a traditional red velvet cake is in a green velvet cake. The only difference is the food coloring. We are using green gel food coloring instead of red.
The remaining cake ingredients all consist of cake flour, cocoa powder for that fabulous flavor we all love, butter, eggs and other typical baking ingredients.
It is super easy and the ingredients are very common.
Ingredients
Cake
- Cake Flour. Learn How to Make Cake Flour.
- Cocoa Powder. Gives the cake a subtle hint of chocolate flavor using unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Baking Soda. Try one of the Best Baking Soda Substitutes.
- Butter. Softened at room temperature.
- Vegetable Oil. Make the cake moist.
- Vanilla Extract. Use pure vanilla extract.
- Green Gel Food Coloring. I prefer gel food coloring because the colors are so vibrant.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Cream Cheese. Softened at room temperature so the frosting is easy to combine.
- Powdered Sugar. Sifted to remove any lumps.
- Green Sprinkles. You can omit these, but I like to add sprinkles.
Find the entire recipe, recipe notes and ingredients for this recipe at the bottom.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. First, preheat the oven. It needs to be at 350 degrees F.
- Step 2. Prepare the pans with flour. This recipe calls for two 9″ cake pans. You will need to grease and flour them. You can also use 8-inch cake pans You can use nonstick cooking spray if you prefer. However, I prefer to flour the pans instead because the cakes come out easier after they are baked. You can also use parchment paper.
Step 3. Combine the dry ingredients. Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.
Step 4. Beat the butter and sugar in a separate bowl. Then add the oil, egg yolks (save the egg whites) and vanilla extract. Then mix these ingredients until they are well combined. Use a spatula to scrape the edge of the bowl.
Step 5. Slowly add in the dry ingredients. Mix until both are well combined into the wet ingredients.
Step 6. Add the green food coloring. Continue to add this until the batter is the color of green that you prefer for the cake.
Step 7. Get out a separate mixing bowl. Beat the egg whites with a handheld mixer until fluffy. Then gently add the egg whites to the batter. Make sure to do this by hand. Don’t overmix and only stir until just combined.
Step 8. Finally, pour the cake batter into the pans. Then bake for 30 to 33 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean in the middle. Let the cakes cool. Then take the cakes out of the pans and move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9. Make the frosting. Start by beating the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer with paddle attachment. Beat until smooth. Next, add the butter and beat until combined. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. The last step is to add the vanilla to the mixture and combine.
Step 10. Frost the cake and enjoy.
How to Assemble
- Make sure each cake is even. You can use a serrated knife to trim the cake layers. This will ensure each one is level.
- Get out your cake stand or platter. Put one of the cakes on it and spread a layer of the cream cheese frosting on top for a crumb coat. It is easiest to do using an offset spatula.
- Add the next cake layer. Add the second cake to the top of the cake. Then add a layer of frosting to the top.
- Frost the sides. Finally, frost the sides of the cake and decorate the top. Add the green sprinkles for a festive touch.
Storage
Store the cake inside an airtight container. I also like to wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge up to 5 days.
Pro Tips
- Buttermilk. I don’t recommend substituting the buttermilk. It helps to make the cake moist and a slight tangy flavor. You can easily make Buttermilk with vinegar or lemon juice.
- Measure flour correctly. The texture will be dry if you do not measure correctly and pack too much flour into the cake.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Stir until just combined and don’t continue to mix.
- Allow to cool. The cake needs to cool completely before frosting or decorating.
- Frosting. You can use buttercream frosting instead of cream cheese frosting if desired.
More St Patrick’s Day Desserts
- St Patrick’s Day Chocolate covered Oreos
- Easy Rainbow Cookies
- St Patrick’s day cake mix cookie
- Delicious St Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow
- Leprechaun Cookies
- St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Covered Oreos
More Easy Cake Recipes
- Strawberry Crunch Cake
- Carrot Cake Recipe
- Old Fashioned Hummingbird Cake
- Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes
- Easy Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe
- Easy Chocolate Dump Cake with Chocolate frosting
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Green Velvet Cake
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 3 Cups Cake Flour
- 2 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Butter softened at room temperature
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
- Green Gel Food Coloring
- 1 Cup Buttermilk
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 8- oz packages of Cream Cheese softened at room temperature
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened at room temperature
- 10-12 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Green Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 9-in cake pans. I prefer to flour the pans instead of a non-stick cooking spray as the cakes come out easier once they are cooked.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, cocoa and salt together in a mixing bowl.In a separate bowl, using either a stand up or hand held mixer, combine the butter and sugar until thoroughly mixed together (approximately 1 minute).
- Then add in the oil, egg yolks (save the egg whites) and vanilla extract.
- Mix until these ingredients are combined and use a spatula to scrape the edge of the bowl as well.
- Then slowly add in the dry ingredients and the buttermilk until both are thoroughly combined into the wet ingredients.
- Then add approximately 2 tsp of green gel food coloring until the batter is the color that you desire for your cake. I like for the cake to be a deep green color.
- Next in a separate mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand held mixer until they are light and fluffy and form peaks.
- Gently stir in by hand the eggs white into the green batter until they are just combined. Do not over mix.
- Pour the batter evenly into the 2 pans and bake for 30-33 minute until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 5 minutes and then remove the cake from the pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the Frosting:
- Beat the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add in the butter and beat until combined and smooth.
- Then slowly add in the powdered sugar (1 cup at a time). Mix after each cup is added. Continue to add until the frosting is thick and smooth. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- To Assemble the Cake:
- Use a serrated knife to trim the cake layers to make sure that both of the cakes are leveled.
- Place one of the cakes on a large plate or cake stand.
- Spread a layer of the cream cheese frosting on top of this cake. Then top with the 2nd cake and frosting the top of this cake as well. Then frosting the sides of the cake and decorate the top as desired.
- Top with the green sprinkles and enjoy!
