Delightful Divine Blue Velvet Cake 

The Delightful Divine Blue Velvet Cake is a visually stunning and delectable twist on the classic red velvet cake. With its vibrant blue hue and moist, tender crumb, this cake offers a subtle cocoa flavor complemented by a tangy cream cheese frosting. It's perfect for special occasions like birthdays, baby showers, or any celebration that calls for a show stopping dessert.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• ¾ cup sour cream

• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

• ½ teaspoon white vinegar

• ½ cup buttermilk

• 1 tablespoon blue food coloring

• ½ teaspoon violet food coloring

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• 10 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

• ¼ teaspoon almond extract

• 5 cups powdered sugar

• Fresh blueberries for garnish (optional)

 Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and line four 6-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.

5. Combine Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk: Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. Add Food Coloring: Stir in the blue and violet food colorings until the desired color is achieved.

7. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 25–27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Prepare the Frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and continue beating until creamy.

10. Assemble the Cake: Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting over the top. Repeat with the remaining cake layers and frosting.

11. Garnish and Serve: If desired, garnish the top of the cake with fresh blueberries. Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve.

 Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 450 kcal

• Total Fat: 21 g

• Saturated Fat: 12 g

• Cholesterol: 70 mg

• Sodium: 200 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 58 g

• Dietary Fiber: 1 g

• Sugars: 45 g

• Protein: 5 g