Description
A vibrant and festive cake perfect for birthday celebrations, known for its rich flavor and moist texture.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 ½ cups (320 g)
- Granulated sugar: 2 cups (400 g)
- Large eggs: 4
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (226 g), softened
- Baking powder: 2 ½ teaspoons
- Milk: 1 cup (240 ml), room temperature
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Green food coloring: 1-2 teaspoons
- Frosting: 4 cups (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat in the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Add the green food coloring to the batter, adjusting to your desired shade.
- Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the first layer of the cooled cake, add the second layer, and repeat, then frost the entire cake.
- Decorate the cake with additional frosting and any desired decorations.
- Slice and serve your Birthday Cake Green at your celebration.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
- Check for doneness a few minutes before the recommended baking time.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Experiment with flavors for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Birthday Cake, Green Cake, Celebration Cake, Festive Cake