Description
Indulge in the enchanting allure of blue velvet cake, a stunning dessert that captivates with its vibrant blue hue and rich flavors. This delightful treat combines the classic appeal of red velvet with a unique twist, featuring a moist texture and creamy frosting that are sure to impress your guests. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this recipe will elevate your baking game and leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 ? cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (or homemade)
- 1 tbsp blue food coloring (gel)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in buttermilk and blue food coloring until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix gently until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost cooled cakes with buttercream frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg