Description
A visually stunning and decadently rich Blue Velvet Cake that melts in your mouth, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 20 drops blue gel food coloring
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line two round baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until blended.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Mix in blue gel food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost as desired with cream cheese frosting or buttercream.
Notes
For a lower-calorie version, use natural sweeteners and dairy-free options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg