Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Divine Blue Velvet Cake, featuring vibrant blue layers and creamy frosting that captivate both the eyes and taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp blue food coloring
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add buttermilk and vanilla extract. Stir in blue food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined—avoid over-mixing.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by spreading frosting between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg