Green Velvet Cake

This Green Velvet Cake comes together in about 35 minutes and is incredibly simple to make for a quick and easy dessert that your family will love! With its rich, velvety texture and delightful flavor, this cake is sure to impress everyone gathered around the table.

The Ingredients You’ll Need for Green Velvet Cake

To whip up this delightful Green Velvet Cake, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon green food coloring
• Cream cheese frosting (see below for details)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 to 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (if necessary)
• Green sprinkles for decorating (optional)

Let’s Get Cooking!

How to Make Green Velvet Cake

1. Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set this aside for now.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar and 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil. Mix until it’s well combined. Then, add in 3 eggs, 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 1 cup buttermilk. Beat this mixture until it’s nice and smooth.

4. Add Color: Here’s the fun part! Stir in 1 tablespoon of green food coloring until you achieve your desired shade of green.

5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until it’s just combined. You want to avoid overmixing, just mix until you see no dry flour!

6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Your kitchen will smell heavenly!

7. Cool Down: Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Cream It Up: In a mixing bowl, beat 3/4 cup unsalted butter and 8 ounces cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

2. Flavor It: Blend in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt, the blend of butter and cream cheese creates that rich, luscious flavor!

3. Powdered Perfection: Gradually add 4 to 4 1/2 cups of powdered sugar, mixing until combined and creamy. If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream until you reach your desired consistency.

4. Decorate Away: Once your cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, then carefully place the second layer on top. Spread frosting on the top and sides of the cake, and don’t forget to add those adorable green sprinkles for a festive touch!

If you loved this Green Velvet Cake, be sure to check out my Red Velvet Cake!

What Makes This Recipe Special

Customizable

The secret to a delicious cake is flexibility! You can easily swap out ingredients, whether it’s a different food coloring if green isn’t your jam or using almond extract instead of vanilla for an extravagant twist.

Quick & Easy

Comes together all in one bowl and easily bakes up in around 30 minutes, perfect for any busy weeknight dinner or last-minute dessert!

Comfort Food

This cake is genuinely a comfort food classic with a modern twist. Your family will love the unique color, and the taste? Oh, it’s mouthwateringly good!

Serving and Storage Tips

Serving Suggestions:
This cake makes a perfect dessert standalone but feel free to pair it with some vanilla ice cream or fresh fruits for an elevated experience. It’s great for a birthday party, holiday dinner, or just because it’s Tuesday!

Storage:
This Green Velvet Cake will keep well in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. Just make sure to cover it tightly to prevent it from getting dry.

Reheating Instructions:
If you’ve got leftovers (which is a miracle in itself), the best way to reheat is to pop it in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds, just enough to take the chill off without drying it out!

Freezer Friendly:
Yes, you can freeze this cake! Simply wrap each layer tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before frosting or serving.

This Green Velvet Cake isn’t just a treat; it’s a moment, a delicious celebration of color and flavor that can be shared with loved ones at any occasion. So, roll up those sleeves and get baking! Trust me, you’re going to fall head over heels for this fabulous cake! And follow us on Pinterest for daily meal inspiration!

Green Velvet Cake

This vibrant and delicious Green Velvet Cake is simple to make and perfect for any occasion, delighting everyone with its rich texture and flavor.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Cake, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Cake

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2.5 teaspoons cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon green food coloring
• 1 batch Cream cheese frosting

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 to 4.5 cups powdered sugar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (if necessary)
• to taste Green sprinkles (for decorating)

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and vegetable oil. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and buttermilk, and mix until smooth.
4. Stir in green food coloring until desired shade is reached.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.

Baking

1. Pour the batter evenly into prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Once baked, allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Cream Cheese Frosting

1. In a mixing bowl, beat together unsalted butter and cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add vanilla extract and salt, mixing until combined.
3. Gradually add powdered sugar until combined, and adjust consistency with milk or cream if needed.

Decorating

1. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, then place the second layer on top. Spread frosting on the top and sides, adding green sprinkles for decoration if desired.

Notes

This cake is versatile; feel free to replace buttermilk with yogurt or use different food colorings. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months, thaw in the fridge before serving.