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Best St. Patrick's Day Green Chocolate Cake Recipe

This easy St. Patrick's Day dessert is a moist green chocolate cake made with simple pantry ingredients and topped with fluffy whipped cream. Festive, rich, and ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for parties, potlucks, and family celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Green food coloring
  • Whipped cream for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
  6. Stir in green food coloring until the desired color is reached.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool before topping with whipped cream.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for a vibrant green color without thinning the batter.