How To Make Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Cake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp green food coloring
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy and smooth.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
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Stir in the green food coloring until well combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories : 450kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 100mg
- Sodium : 380mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 69g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 39g
- Protein : 6g
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