Description
Blue Velvet Cake is a unique twist on the classic Red Velvet Cake, offering a stunning blue color with a velvety texture and a hint of cocoa. Its striking appearance makes it a favorite for special occasions, themed parties, and those who simply love the color blue. This cake’s distinct flavor and versatility make it a delightful addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 ¾ cups of 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 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, room temperature
10 ounces cream cheese
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
5 cups powdered sugar
Fresh blueberries for layering and decoration
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare four 6-inch round cake pans by lining them with parchment paper and lightly coating with non-stick spray.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, natural cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. The cocoa powder, besides adding flavor, plays a crucial role in achieving the vibrant blue color.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process incorporates air into the batter, resulting in a lighter cake.
Step 4: Add Eggs and Other Wet Ingredients To the creamed mixture, add the eggs one at a time, followed by the sour cream, vanilla extract, and vinegar. These ingredients add moisture, richness, and a slight tang that balances the sweetness of the cake.
Step 5: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternately with the buttermilk tinted with blue and violet food coloring. This step ensures the color distributes evenly, creating that signature blue hue.
Step 6: Bake Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 25-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before assembling.
Step 7: Prepare the Frosting For the cream cheese frosting, beat together the unsalted butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until creamy and spreadable.
Step 8: Assemble the Cake Layer the cakes with cream cheese frosting and fresh blueberries in between each layer. For an added touch, you can coat the sides with cake crumbs or leave it elegantly simple with the frosting smoothly covering the cake