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Irresistible Blue Velvet Cake Recipe

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Blue Velvet Cake is a stunning dessert that combines rich cocoa and vibrant blue hues. This easy recipe, topped with creamy frosting, is perfect for any celebration and guaranteed to impress your guests.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices

Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Baking Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Buttermilk
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Blue Food Coloring (gel)
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Gradually incorporate buttermilk, vanilla extract, and blue food coloring into the wet mixture.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice approx. 85g
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg