Ingredients
For the Green Velvet Bundt Cake:
2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
1 tablespoon green gel food coloring
For the Mint Buttercream:
1 ½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened
4 ½ cups (540g) powdered sugar, sifted
2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: small drop green gel food colorin
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10–12 cup Bundt pan thoroughly.
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In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and oil until smooth and creamy, about 3–4 minutes.
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Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and vinegar.
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Add dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
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Fold in green gel food coloring until evenly incorporated. Batter should be vibrant green and smooth.
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Pour batter into prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto wire rack and cool completely.
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For the mint buttercream, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in peppermint extract, salt, and heavy cream. Beat until light and fluffy.
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Once cake is fully cooled, spoon or pipe mint buttercream over the top. Allow frosting to cascade naturally over the sides.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without thinning the batter.
Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender velvet crumb.
Ensure cake is completely cooled before frosting.
Adjust peppermint extract carefully; too much can overpower the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baking