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Virgo Birthday Cake

Virgo birthday cake is a soft vanilla layer cake frosted in earthy jade-green buttercream with delicate botanical garnishes. The method is simple—mix, bake 25–30 minutes, cool fully, then tint and frost for clean, elegant sides.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cup all-purpose flour
baking powder
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
butter
  • 1 cup butter, softened Use softened butter for creaming.
granulated sugar
  • 1.75 cup granulated sugar
eggs
  • 4 large eggs Add one at a time for a smooth batter.
milk
  • 1 cup milk
vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
buttercream frosting
  • 3 cup buttercream frosting Tint jade-green after the cake layers cool.
green food coloring
  • 0.25 tsp Green food coloring Add gradually to reach jade-green.
edible flowers or herbs
  • 1 Edible flowers or herbs, for garnish Choose small botanical pieces for a delicate finish.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 stand mixer

Method
 

Bake the vanilla cake layers
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
  4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frost and decorate
  1. Cool completely, then tint the buttercream frosting jade-green and frost the layers.
  2. Decorate with edible flowers or herbs for a botanical Virgo-themed finish.

Notes

For the smoothest, cleanest jade-green sides, chill the cake layers before frosting so the buttercream sets more neatly. Store assembled cake covered in the fridge up to 3 days; freeze unfrosted layers up to 2 months (thaw overnight in the fridge), and frost after thawing. If you want an easy swap, use a vanilla-flavored frosting or a dairy-free buttercream so the flavor stays classic while accommodating dietary needs.