Description
Blue velvet cake brings a whimsical twist to classic red velvet, showcasing deep azure tones and silky cream cheese frosting. Guests will marvel at this show-stopping dessert that blends playful color with rich, velvety texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (10 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) blue food coloring
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 10 tablespoons (140 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 10 ounces (280 grams) cream cheese
- 5 cups (600 grams) powdered sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons almond extract
Decoration Ingredients:
- Fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and meticulously line four 6-inch (15 cm) cake pans with parchment paper, then lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt using a wire whisk.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream room-temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Incorporate eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next.
- Mix in sour cream, pure vanilla extract, and white vinegar until the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, mixing gently until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Introduce blue and violet food coloring, stirring carefully until the batter reaches the desired vibrant blue shade.
- Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared cake pans, using a spatula to smooth the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-27 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Add vanilla and almond extracts, mixing thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, beating until the frosting reaches a creamy, spreadable consistency.
- Once cooled, carefully remove the cakes from the pans and begin layering, spreading fresh blueberries between each cake layer.
- Frost the entire cake with the cream cheese frosting, creating a smooth and elegant finish.
- Optionally, decorate with additional blueberries or decorative elements as desired.
Notes
- Coloring matters most: select high-quality gel food coloring for vibrant blue without altering cake’s texture.
- Avoid overmixing batter to prevent tough, dense cake by gently folding ingredients until just combined.
- Room temperature ingredients guarantee smoother mixing and more consistent cake structure.
- Buttermilk creates tender crumb and subtle tanginess, enhancing overall cake flavor profile.
- Refrigerate cake layers before frosting to minimize crumbs and achieve cleaner decorating results.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 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