Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Recipe
Make Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Emerald Frosting
Decoration
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Pour into Pan
Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Cream Butter
In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy and smooth.
- 9
- 10
Add Flavoring and Color
Mix in the green food coloring and vanilla extract until well incorporated and the desired color is achieved.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the emerald frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
Decoration
- 12
Add Glitter
Sprinkle edible glitter over the frosted cake for a shimmering effect.
- 13
Garnish with Mint
Decorate the cake with fresh mint leaves for a touch of color and freshness.
