St Patrick's Day Cake

Celebrate the luck of the Irish with this vibrant and indulgent St. Patrick's Day Cake, a festive dessert guaranteed to steal the spotlight at any gathering. This emerald-hued layer cake combines moist, fluffy texture with a hint of cocoa for depth, enhanced by the creamy richness of decadent cream cheese frosting. Infused with green food coloring for a holiday-appropriate pop of color and topped with playful green sugar sprinkles or shamrock decorations, it’s a treat as fun as it is delicious. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day parties or Irish-inspired celebrations, this cake is as easy to make as it is impressive to serve. Whether you’re a baking pro or new to the kitchen, this dessert will deliver smiles and cheer with every festive bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 units large eggs
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon green food coloring
• 16 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
• 0.25 cup green sugar sprinkles or shamrock decorations

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vinegar, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until fully combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and free of lumps.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them onto wire racks to cool completely.

Step 8

To prepare the frosting, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.

Step 9

Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.

Step 10

Once the cakes are completely cool, assemble the layers by spreading frosting between each layer and on the top and sides of the cake.

Step 11

Decorate the cake with green sugar sprinkles or shamrock decorations as desired for a festive look.

Step 12

Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the frosting to set.

Step 13

Slice, serve, and enjoy your St. Patrick's Day Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2201.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7461.5

Total Fat 274.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 156.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g
Cholesterol 1105.0mg	0%
Sodium 3110.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1214.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 959.9g
Protein 81.7g	0%

Vitamin D 206.9IU	0%
Calcium 861.0mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 1610.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 63.4%