Description
Blue velvet cake dazzles with its striking blue color and creamy frosting, making it a showstopper at any gathering. This delightful treat combines the richness of traditional flavors with an eye-catching twist that invites curiosity and excitement from everyone who sees it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 10 oz cream cheese
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- Fresh blueberries for layering and decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare four 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper and nonstick spray.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing just until combined. Stir in blue and violet food coloring until the desired hue is achieved.
- Divide the batter evenly among the pans and bake for 25-27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.6. For frosting, beat butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and almond extracts until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until creamy.7. Layer and frost the cake, adding blueberries between layers and decorating as desired.
Notes
Pair the Blue Velvet Cake with a cream cheese frosting for a rich and tangy contrast.
Garnish with fresh blueberries to enhance its visual appeal and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Bake Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 53g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg