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    Home » Recipe » Dessert » St. Patrick's Day Mini Ombre Cakes

    St. Patrick's Day Mini Ombre Cakes

    Published Feb 24, 2017 · Updated Nov 15, 2019 by Ginnie · 11 Comments

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    Follow my easy step by step tutorial to make these  adorable St. Patrick's Day Mini Ombre Cakes!

    Three St. Patrick's Day Cakes on a marble cake stand.

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    Do you go all out celebrating St. Patrick's Day? I have to admit that I don't.

    You won't find me decorating (although I'll never say never), I usually forget to wear green, it's pretty much the last day you'll see me in a bar. Let's just say, I'm not exactly going around pinching people.

    BUT, after making these Mini Ombre Cakes for Valentine's Day, I couldn't help but think about other holidays they'd be perfect for ... like St. Patty's Day.

    Despite my lack of enthusiasm for the holiday, I actually have a little Irish blood in me. So I thought, why not make St. Patrick's Day Cake?

    St. Patrick's Day Mini Ombre Cakes ... the perfect dessert recipe for St. Patty's Day! Easy step by step tutorial and recipe for making layered ombre cakes. A fun green St Patrick's Day recipe ... or customize the colors for any ocassion! | Hello Little Home

    St. Patrick's Day Cake

    I'm so glad I did, because these green cakes turned out sooo cute! And they're pretty delicious, too.

    Just like those petite cakes I made for Valentine's Day, this St. Patrick's Day Mini Ombre Cakes recipe is super simple to make.

    If you can put together a cake mix, you can make these layered ombre green cakes ... I have confidence in you!

    A fork sticking into a St. Patrick's Day Cake.

    How to Make St. Patrick's Day Cakes

    This St. Patrick's dessert recipe starts with a simple white cake mix. Be sure to use white, otherwise the cake's color will affect the shade of your layers.

    You'll prepare the cake mix, then divide it into three equal portions (measure it for accuracy) and color each with green food coloring. I used my fave Wilton gel coloring.

    Start with the dark green batter first, and add a little color at a time, until you get the shade you like (I wish I had added a little more). Then, do the lightest layer ... you'll probably only need a touch of color. Finally, do the middle green last.

    That way, you can be sure it's right between the other two colors.

    Coloring batter for St. Patrick's Day Cake.

    Transfer the batter to 9-inch cake pans, then bake.

    The batter will be pretty thin, so it should only take about 10 minutes.

    After baking the cake, you'll use a 2.5-inch circle cookie cutter to cut 7 circles from each layer.

    Cutting out mini cake layers with a circle cookie cutter.

    Then, you'll add a generous amount of frosting between the layers.

    When you're finished, use the flat edge of a knife to remove any excess frosting. That's the trick to making the cakes look perfect!

    Photo collage showing how to layer cake rounds with frosting to assemble cakes.

    Three green ombre cakes on a marble cake pedestal.

    I had planned to add chocolate shamrocks to the top of these St. Patrick's Day Mini Ombre Cakes, similar to the Valentine's Day cakes I made. Unfortunately, I ran into a bit of bad luck ... maybe I need to pinch someone after all!

    The temp was in the eighties today (let's just say Texas winters aren't that cold!). My apartment was too warm, and my shamrocks melted on me!

    Check out my V-day post for instructions if you're curious, because the chocolate cake toppers really make an easy and cute finishing touch. And if you'd like to see a video of how these cakes are made, make sure to visit my Red, White, and Blue Mini Cakes post.

    Whether you add the shamrocks or not though, these St. Patrick's Day Mini Ombre Cakes are the perfect addition to your holiday festivities!

    A mini green layer cake on a plate with more cakes in the background.

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    St. Patrick’s Day Mini Ombre Cakes

    These St. Patrick's Day Mini Ombre Cakes are the cutest, most delicious treat for your favorite holiday!
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 7 mini cakes
    Author: Ginnie

    Ingredients

    • 1 box vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients to prepare mix
    • green food coloring
    • 3 (10-ounce) containers cream cheese frosting

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Spray three 9-inch cake pans with nonstick spray or butter, then lightly coat with flour. Set aside.
    • Prepare cake mix according to package directions.
    • Measure batter, then divide it into 3 equal portions in 3 separate bowls.
    • Add varying amounts of green food coloring to each bowl to create light, medium, and dark colored green batter.
    • Transfer batter to cake pans and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 10 to 12 minutes.
    • Remove cake pans from oven. Let cool slightly, then remove cake layers from pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • Once the cake layers have cooled completely, use the 2.5-inch cutter to cut each cake layer into 7 circles.
    • Cover a dark colored circle generously with frosting, then add a medium colored circle, and add more frosting. Finish with a light colored layer, topping with more frosting.
    • Use the flat edge of a knife to remove excess frosting from the sides of the cake.
    • Serve cakes immediately or store in a cool place. Enjoy!
    Did you make this recipe?I love seeing what you're cooking! Leave a comment below, or tag @HelloLittleHome or #hellolittlehome on Instagram!

    St. Patrick's Day Menu

    Aren't these Mini Ombre Cakes cute?

    I think these green cakes are the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, whether you're a huge fan of the holiday or not! And of course, you could customize the colors for any occasion.

    Pair this adorable St. Patrick's dessert with my Green Pizza and a kale salad for a fun holiday meal idea!

    Closeup of a green St. Patrick's Day Cake with more cakes in the background.

    Three St. Patrick's Day Cakes on a marble cake stand with a green mini ombre cake in front.

    What is your favorite way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?


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    Cora
    1 year ago

    What type of cake mix can i use? Could i use a homade cake recipie too?

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    Ginnie
    1 year ago
    Reply to  Cora

    Hi, Cora! You can use any kind of boxed cake mix, like Pillsbury, Duncan Hines, etc. A homemade cake recipe will work great, two ... look for one that makes a two layer cake. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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    Ginnie
    1 year ago
    Reply to  Cora

    I forgot to mention ... the colors will show up best with a white or vanilla mix. 🙂

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    Cora
    1 year ago
    Reply to  Ginnie

    Ok thanks so much im going to try doing a homeade recipie. And one more question, should i use food coloring or gel?
    Thanks!

    Last edited 1 year ago by Cora
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    1 year ago
    Reply to  Cora

    You're welcome! I used gel coloring, but regular food coloring works, too. Just add it a little at a time until you get the colors you like.

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    Rebecca Payne
    1 year ago

    I love these Mini Ombre Cakes and all of your St. Patrick's Day recipes. Thank you for sharing cake cookbooks.

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    Ginnie
    1 year ago
    Reply to  Rebecca Payne

    Thanks, Rebecca! Hope you have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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    Carolann
    5 years ago

    They are super cute and look super yummy! I'd love to make them too!

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    Ginnie
    5 years ago
    Reply to  Carolann

    Thank you so much, Carolann! They are so fun to make ... hope you give it a try! 🙂

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    Stephanie
    5 years ago

    Adorable enough that I may have to get in the St. Patty's spirit too! I bet my kids would love making these mini ombre cakes. Added to my Pinterest queue.

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    Ginnie
    5 years ago
    Reply to  Stephanie

    Thanks, Stephanie! I bet your kids would have so much fun making them!

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