St. Patrick's Day Green Velvet Layer Cake
INGREDIENTS
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Cake:
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk, well shaken
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1 tablespoon green liquid food coloring
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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3 large eggs, lightly beaten
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Frosting:
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups milk
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1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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Pinch fine salt
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Green liquid or gel food coloring, optional
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Green candies and sanding sugar for decorating, optional
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Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/st-patricks-day-green-velvet-layer-cake.print.html?oc=linkback
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