EMERALD ISLE CAKE

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"THIS CAKE is so simple to make, and it provides the perfect finish for an Irish meal. The glaze adds just the right touch of sweetness, but even more importantly, it features the color of the day-green, of course!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk or Irish whiskey
Green food coloring, optional
Slivered almonds, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Beat until smooth. Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar and milk or whiskey until smooth and fairly thin. If desired, stir in 1 to 2 drops food coloring until blended. Spread glaze over warm cake. Sprinkle with almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Sphosh Mdodana
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This cake is perfect for any occasion!


Ammar Sarwar
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Murad Abir
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


HB Hasib
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the chocolate and mint combination.


Ellisha Gibson
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Rudeina Seid
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This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Isaac Affum
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Wow, this cake is amazing! I love the way it looks and tastes.


Raquel Poy
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This cake looks like it would be perfect for a St. Patrick's Day party!


Shahbaz Sagar
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I'm not sure about this cake. It looks a bit too sweet for my taste.


Emmanuel Christian Life Ministry International
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This cake looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Neal Jorgenson
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This cake is so pretty! I love the green color and the shamrocks on top.


Mona 1
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This cake was a disaster! The batter was too runny and the cake didn't rise properly. I ended up throwing it away.


Md Yeasir Arafat
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This cake was a bit too minty for my taste, but my kids loved it. They said it tasted like their favorite mint chocolate chip ice cream.


DRACO
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I'm not a huge fan of mint, but this cake was surprisingly good! The chocolate flavor really balanced out the mint, and the cake was very moist. I would definitely make this cake again.


Sibongile Adonisi
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a box of mint chocolate chip cake mix and added some green food coloring to the batter. I also used a chocolate ganache frosting, which really made the cake extra decadent.


Mandela Abdias
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The Emerald Isle Cake was a delight! The combination of chocolate and mint was perfect, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Shiv Naryan
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This cake was a huge hit with my family! It was so moist and flavorful, and the green color was a fun touch for St. Patrick's Day.