Description
Indulge in the rich and vibrant Emerald Velvet Cake paired with a creamy Vanilla Buttercream, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ tbsp emerald green gel food coloring (adjust for depth of color)
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3½ cups (440 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: green food coloring (for matching frosting tone)
- Multicolored nonpareil sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch (20 cm) round pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together sugar and oil until smooth.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla extract, and emerald green food coloring.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined — don’t overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Beat softened butter on medium speed until light and creamy (about 2 minutes).
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla, and salt; increase speed to medium-high and beat for 3–4 minutes until fluffy.
- (Optional) Tint with a few drops of green coloring for a cohesive emerald look.
- Level the cooled cake layers if needed.
- Spread a layer of buttercream between each cake layer.
- Apply a thin crumb coat around the cake and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Frost the entire cake smoothly with the remaining buttercream.
- Decorate the top with multicolored sprinkles for a playful, jewel-like finish.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring based on desired color intensity.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg