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Blue Velvet Cake


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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices

Description

A colorful and delicious dessert that is sure to impress at any celebration. With rich cream cheese frosting and a vibrant hue, it’s a must-try!


Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Buttermilk
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Large Eggs
  • Gel Blue Food Coloring
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Cream Cheese (for frosting)
  • Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract. Mix in blue food coloring until desired shade is reached.
  5. Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg