Description
Blue velvet cake brings magical color and Southern charm to classic dessert traditions. Silky layers of azure-tinted cake embrace cream cheese frosting, promising a delightful experience that lingers in sweet memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cake Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons (225 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
Cake Flavor and Color Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon blue food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon violet food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
- 10 tablespoons (140 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 10 ounces (280 grams) cream cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 5 cups (600 grams) powdered sugar
- Fresh blueberries for layering and decoration
Instructions
- Prepare baking stations by greasing four 6-inch round pans with parchment paper and nonstick spray, then preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine dry ingredients in a separate mixing bowl, creating a uniform flour mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then incorporate eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until well blended.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, alternating with colored buttermilk to maintain smooth consistency.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared pans, ensuring uniform distribution.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-27 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in center that comes out clean.
- Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool completely on wire racks, preventing condensation.
- For frosting, whip butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until silky and smooth.
- Slowly incorporate powdered sugar into frosting mixture, beating until achieving desired creamy texture.
- Carefully layer cakes, spreading frosting between each level and garnishing with fresh blueberries.
- Optional: Coat exterior with crushed cake crumbs for enhanced visual appeal.
- Refrigerate cake to set frosting and intensify flavors before serving.
Notes
- Nail the blue color by mixing blue and violet food coloring for a stunning, rich shade that pops.
- Choose natural cocoa powder to enhance the vibrant blue tone and maintain the cake’s deep, luxurious color.
- Incorporate fresh blueberries between layers for a burst of fruity freshness and elegant visual appeal.
- Gently fold ingredients to prevent overmixing, which can lead to a dense, tough cake texture that nobody wants.
- Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins
- Cook Time: 27 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 474 kcal
- Sugar: 43 g
- Sodium: 245 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 96 mg