Description
A delicious green velvet cake layered with cheesecake and cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp distilled white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp green gel food coloring
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened (for cheesecake layer)
- 0 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 2 large eggs (for cheesecake layer)
- 0 cup sour cream (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 0 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- In a stand mixer, beat 16oz cream cheese and 0 cup sugar until smooth. Add 2 eggs, sour cream, and 1 tsp vanilla. Pour into the springform pan and bake for 50 minutes. Cool completely, then freeze for at least 3 hours to allow for easy assembly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Sift flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt into a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, 2 eggs, vegetable oil, vinegar, 1 tsp vanilla, and green food coloring until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Divide batter equally between the two prepared cake pans.
- Bake cake layers for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare frosting by beating 16oz cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla; beat until smooth.
- To assemble, place one green velvet cake layer on a serving plate. Place the frozen cheesecake layer on top. Top with the second green velvet cake layer.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the cream cheese frosting. Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance for easier assembly.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for a smoother frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg