Blue Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Blue Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1/2 lb butter, at room temperature; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 2 ounces blue food coloring; 2 1/2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup melted marshmallows; 1 lb confectioners' sugar; 1 cup shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
1/2 lb butter, at room temperature
2 eggs
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 ounces blue food coloring
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon vinegar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup melted marshmallows
1 lb confectioners' sugar
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Grease and flour 3 (8-inch) round pans.
3
In a mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter, mix until light and fluffy.
4
Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition.
5
Mix cocoa and food coloring together and then add to sugar mixture; mix well.
6
Sift together flour and salt.
7
Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
8
Blend in vanilla.
9
In a small bowl, combine baking soda and vinegar and add to mixture.
10
Pour batter into pans.
11
Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12
Remove from heat and cool completely before frosting.
13
FOR ICING: Blend cream cheese and butter together in a mixing bowl.
14
Add marshmallows and sugar and blend.
15
Fold in coconut and nuts.
16
Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.

2582

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

281

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 1/2 lb butter, at room temperature, 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Blue Velvet Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Blue Velvet Cake

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