Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2-3 drops green gel food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pans and lightly dust with flour.
- Mix dry ingredients by whisking together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
- Combine wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl: oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and green food coloring. Mix until smooth and vibrant.
- Add dry ingredients gradually to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk and sour cream. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until fluffy.
- Assemble and frost: Layer the cakes, spreading frosting between each layer. Cover the entire cake with frosting for a smooth, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for the most vibrant green hue.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- For added fun, decorate with superhero-themed toppers or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
