Blue Velvet Cake Recipe 💙

Blue Velvet Cake Recipe 💙

Stunning blue velvet cake with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any special occasion.

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup sour cream
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon vinegar
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon blue food coloring
• ½ teaspoon violet food coloring

• For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 10 ounces cream cheese
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• Fresh blueberries (for layering and decoration)

Directions:

Prepare the Cake:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line four 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.
In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture. Adjust the color with blue and violet food colorings.
Divide the batter among the prepared pans. Bake for 25-27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Prepare the Frosting:
7. Beat together butter, cream cheese, and extracts until smooth.
8. Gradually add powdered sugar until frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.

Assemble the Cake:
9. Layer the cakes with frosting and fresh blueberries. Cover the entire cake with frosting and decorate with blueberries.

Key Takeaway: This Blue Velvet Cake, with its vibrant color and creamy frosting, will be the highlight of your dessert table, perfect for any celebration!