Description
Delicious desserts perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
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
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a few drops of green food coloring.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of green food coloring based on your preference.
- For a festive touch, use shamrock-shaped cookie cutters.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: st. patrick's day themed desserts