Divine Blue Velvet Cake
Indulge in the vibrant delight of Divine Blue Velvet Cake, a visually stunning dessert that combines rich flavors with an enchanting blue hue. Perfect for any celebration, this easy-to-make treat will impress your guests!
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- All-Purpose Flour
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Vegetable Oil
- Buttermilk
- Eggs
- Blue Gel Food Coloring
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans, lining them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and vegetable oil until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then incorporate buttermilk and blue food coloring.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no dry flour remains.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For extra moisture, substitute buttermilk with yogurt. Enhance flavor by adding vanilla extract or chocolate chips. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.