Description

This Pastel Green Birthday Cake is a dreamy and festive centerpiece for any celebration. With its soft vanilla layers, creamy buttercream, and a gentle minty-green hue, it brings charm and elegance to birthdays, baby showers, or springtime parties. Customize it with florals, sprinkles, or gold accents for an extra-special touch. Keywords: pastel green birthday cake, green buttercream cake, elegant party cake, mint cake, colored birthday cake

Ingredients

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For the Cake (Vanilla Base):
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
For the Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk or cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pastel green gel food coloring (start with a small amount and adjust)
Optional Decorations:
Edible gold leaf
White or pastel sprinkles
Macarons or sugar flowers
Piped rosettes or writing

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Instructions

Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Alternately add flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour.
Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let cool completely.
Make the Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and milk until desired consistency is reached. Add pastel green coloring and beat until smooth and evenly colored.
Assemble and Decorate: Layer and frost the cake, smoothing the sides with an offset spatula. Decorate as desired.

Notes

For a mint flavor, add a drop of peppermint extract to the frosting.
Can be made into a three-layer cake for extra height.
Refrigerate before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Details

Nutrition

Calories: 450
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 100mg