Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Hat Cake
A delightful rich chocolate cake with a festive green hue, perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 55
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring
- Black fondant
- Whipped cream or frosting for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy and light.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture until well mixed.
- Add green food coloring to the batter until desired shade is achieved.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Frost with whipped cream or desired icing.
- Shape black fondant into a band to place on the cake.
- Slice and serve your festive cake.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to a week if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg