Description
Blue velvet cake is a whimsical delight featuring a soft, rich texture and vibrant blue hue, crowned with creamy frosting. Perfect for celebrations of any kind!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Vegetable oil
- Buttermilk
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Blue food coloring gel
- Cream cheese (for frosting)
- Butter (for frosting)
- Powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans or line with parchment paper.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3. In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until blended. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract. Mix in blue food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- 4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined to avoid over-mixing.
- 5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- 6. For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal results. - Substitute buttermilk with yogurt or experiment with different food colors for variations. - Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.