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Blue Velvet Cake Recipe

Blue Velvet Cake Recipe

  • Author: Charlotte
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This blue velvet cake is soft, moist, and beautifully vibrant with rich vanilla cocoa flavor layered between silky cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you want a stunning dessert that tastes just as incredible as it looks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon blue gel food coloring
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9 inch cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the vanilla extract and blue gel food coloring.
  6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk until the batter becomes smooth.
  7. Stir in the white vinegar gently.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  9. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake layers to cool completely.
  11. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
  12. Frost the cooled cake layers generously and serve.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for the richest blue color.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added.
  • Chill the cake slightly before frosting for cleaner layers.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 43g
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 66g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 92mg

Keywords: blue velvet cake, velvet cake, cream cheese frosting cake, celebration cake, homemade cake recipe, colorful cake recipe, birthday cake

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