Description
Blue velvet cake dazzles dessert enthusiasts with its mesmerizing azure hue and velvety texture. Rich cream cheese frosting and delicate cocoa undertones create a sophisticated treat that transports palates to a world of elegant indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Dry Ingredients:
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Cake Wet Ingredients:
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 0.75 cup sour cream
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon vinegar
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon blue food coloring
- 0.5 teaspoon violet food coloring
Frosting Ingredients:
- 10 tablespoons (5 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 10 ounces (280 grams) cream cheese
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon almond extract
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- Fresh blueberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (177°C) and ready four 6-inch round baking pans by lining with parchment paper and applying nonstick spray.
- Create the dry mixture by thoroughly whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
- Using a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and airy. Incorporate eggs individually, then blend in sour cream, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients and buttermilk into the wet mixture, alternating between dry and liquid components. Introduce blue and violet food colorings, mixing until achieving a consistent vibrant hue.
- Distribute batter evenly across prepared pans and bake for 25-27 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into cake center – it should emerge clean. Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire cooling rack.
- Craft the frosting by whipping butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and almond extract until creamy and well-integrated. Slowly incorporate powdered sugar, mixing until achieving a silky, smooth consistency.
- Assemble the cake by layering each cake round with frosting between layers, completely covering top and sides with remaining frosting. Embellish with fresh blueberries for elegant presentation.
- Refrigerate cake due to cream cheese frosting’s delicate nature. Before serving, let cake rest at room temperature to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- Try food coloring to achieve the perfect vibrant blue hue, adding drops gradually for a stunning visual effect.
- No buttermilk? Mix regular milk with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice as a quick substitute that maintains the cake’s tender texture.
- Ensure butter, eggs, and dairy are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake consistency.
- Bake cake layers in advance and freeze wrapped tightly, allowing for stress-free cake assembly later and locking in moisture.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg