Blue Velvet Festive Cake
Here’s a Blue Velvet Festive Cake recipe in English — moist, vibrant, and perfect for celebrations:
Blue Velvet Festive Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp white vinegar
Blue gel food coloring (adjust for desired shade, usually 1-2 tsp)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 cup (226g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
3–4 cups (360–480g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
Sift dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Mix in vanilla, vinegar, and blue food coloring.
Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
Divide batter evenly between pans. Smooth the tops.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cakes cool in pans for 10 mins, then transfer to wire racks.
Frosting:
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Add vanilla and salt.
Gradually beat in powdered sugar until fluffy and spreadable.
Decoration Ideas:
Add edible silver balls or snowflakes for a winter theme.
Use white chocolate shards, blue sprinkles, or blueberries.
Pipe frosting in festive patterns or layer with fondant designs.