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Perfect St. Patrick’s Shamrock Green Velvet Bars

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These festive green velvet bars combine classic velvet cake flavors with a vibrant shamrock green twist, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, potlucks, or a sweet treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar/lemon juice)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon gel green food coloring
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and green food coloring until evenly distributed.
  6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk in thirds, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently after each addition.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour.
  10. To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice, beating until fluffy and spreadable.
  12. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars.
  13. Chill the frosted bars in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before slicing into squares.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant green without thinning the batter. Soften butter and cream cheese before mixing for smooth texture. Avoid overmixing batter to keep bars tender. Chill bars before frosting for cleaner cuts. Bars can be frozen unfrosted for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: St. Patrick’s Day, green velvet bars, shamrock bars, festive dessert, cream cheese frosting, easy bars, holiday treats

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