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Green Velvet Layer Cake

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Green Velvet Layer Cake is a whimsical twist on the classic red velvet dessert, bringing a vibrant hue and delightful flavor to your celebrations. This moist and fluffy cake, layered with rich cream cheese frosting, is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a special treat. With easy-to-follow instructions and accessible ingredients, you’ll impress your friends and family while creating memorable moments together.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups cake flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp green food coloring (gel)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat sugar and oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Then add buttermilk and vanilla extract. Stir in green food coloring.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  6. For frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy; add more sugar to taste.
  7. Stack the cooled cake layers with frosting in between and frost the top and sides.

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Keywords: For added flavor, consider using flavored extracts or adding crushed nuts between layers. If desired, you can substitute gluten-free flour for the cake flour for a gluten-free version.

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