Lucky Shamrock Cake for St Patrick's Day 1 Bowl
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the whimsical charm of this Lucky Shamrock Cake—a vibrant, one-bowl dessert that’s as easy to make as it is festive! This delightful cake combines the classic flavors of vanilla and almond, with a touch of green gel food coloring to give it a cheerful, holiday-appropriate hue. Perfectly moist and tender thanks to the simplicity of its one-bowl method, this crowd-pleasing treat bakes up beautifully in a shamrock-shaped pan or a classic round pan. With just 20 minutes of prep time, it's an effortless yet show-stopping centerpiece for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Dust it with powdered sugar for a magical finish, and serve up smiles to your family and friends!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons almond extract
- 0.25 teaspoons green gel food coloring
- 0.25 cups powdered sugar (for topping, optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a shamrock-shaped cake pan or a 9-inch round cake pan.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3
Add the eggs, melted butter, whole milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
Step 4
Add the green gel food coloring a little at a time until your desired shade of green is reached. Mix until the color is evenly incorporated.
Step 5
Pour the batter into the prepared shamrock-shaped cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Step 6
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 7
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Optionally, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a festive finish before serving.
Step 9
Slice and enjoy your Lucky Shamrock Cake with friends and family!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1109.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3388.7 |
| Total Fat 121.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 70.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 845.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2618.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 535.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 344.7g | |
| Protein 51.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 227.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 443.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 873.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories