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A slice of blue velvet cake on a white plate with a fork.

blue velvet cake

Indulge in the rich, vibrant flavors of blue velvet cake! Perfect for any occasion, this stunning dessert will leave everyone wanting more! 🎂💙
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Instructions

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour A key ingredient for structure and texture.
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder Adds a subtle chocolate flavor and enhances the color.
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar Sweetens the cake and helps with moisture.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegetable oil Keeps the cake moist and tender.
  • 1 cup buttermilk Adds richness and a slight tang.
  • 2 large eggs Bind the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds a warm, sweet flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons blue food coloring Enhances the blue color for a vibrant finish.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cake rise.
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar Works with baking soda for leavening.
  • a pinch salt Enhances flavors and balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • 2 9-inch round cake pans Greased and floured for easy removal.
  • 1 large mixing bowls For mixing dry and wet ingredients.
  • 1 Whisk For combining ingredients.
  • 1 Spatula For folding the batter.
  • 1 Oven Preheated to 350°F (175°C).

Method
 

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
  1. Collect all the essentials: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons blue food coloring, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon vinegar, and a pinch of salt.
Step 2: Preheat Your Oven
  1. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it warm up while you prepare the batter.
Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, blue food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth and cheerful.
Step 5: Blend It All Together
  1. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Don’t overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine!
Step 6: Add the Magic Touch
  1. In a small bowl, mix the vinegar with the batter. This will help your cake rise beautifully!
Step 7: Prepare Your Pans
  1. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to ensure your cake slides out easily.
Step 8: Pour and Bake
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 9: Cool Down
  1. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10: Frost and Enjoy!
  1. Once cooled, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting, slice, and enjoy your stunning blue velvet cake!