Description
A festive dessert for St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Add green food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Pour batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Serve with whipped cream for extra flavor.
- Adjust food coloring for a deeper green.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: st patricks day dessert, festive dessert, green dessert