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Green and Gold Cake

A stunning and stylish cake perfect for women's birthday celebrations, featuring vibrant green and gold colors that add elegance to any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 large eggs At room temperature for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • to taste green food coloring Add to achieve desired shade of green.
  • as needed gold edible glitter or gold luster dust For final decoration.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until well combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly into two bowls. Add green food coloring to one bowl and mix until the desired shade is reached.
  • Pour the green batter into one prepared pan and the plain batter into the other.

Baking

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Assembly

  • Once cooled, stack the cakes with the green layer on top.
  • Decorate the top and sides with gold edible glitter or luster dust for a beautiful finish.

Notes

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week. Level cakes before stacking if necessary.
Keyword Birthday Cake, Elegant Cake, Green and Gold Cake, Stylish Dessert, Women's Celebration