Description
Blue Velvet Cake is a show-stopping dessert that combines a striking blue color with a rich, velvety texture. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration, this cake not only looks stunning but also offers a subtly sweet flavor complemented by hints of cocoa. The soft layers pair beautifully with cream cheese frosting or buttercream, making it an irresistible treat for your guests. Easy to make and elegant in presentation, this Blue Velvet Cake will elevate your baking skills and create unforgettable moments with friends and family. Get ready to impress with this delightful masterpiece!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon blue food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans lined with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, eggs, blue food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost once completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg