Description
Indulge in the exquisite delight of a lush and dreamy blue velvet cake that’s perfect for any celebration. With its vibrant blue hue and velvety texture, this cake is a showstopper that will have your guests raving. Paired with luscious cream cheese frosting, each bite promises a delightful burst of flavor, making it an unforgettable centerpiece at your next gathering. Whether it’s a birthday or a casual brunch, this easy-to-make recipe will impress both novice and expert bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp blue food coloring
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together oil, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, blue food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled cakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg