Description
Blue velvet cake is a show-stopping dessert that captivates with its vibrant blue color and luscious cream cheese frosting, sure to impress at any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon blue gel food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and vanilla extract; blend until smooth.
- Carefully mix in the blue gel food coloring until you reach the desired hue.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Substitute buttermilk with yogurt for added tanginess. Enhance your frosting with flavored extracts like almond or coconut for a unique twist. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal blending.