Description
A vibrant and indulgent Blueberry Velvet Cake that combines the richness of velvet cake with the sweet, tart essence of blueberries, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Beat together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk, alternating.
- Fold in fresh blueberries gently.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese, remaining butter, confectioners’ sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble by frosting between the cake layers, then frost the top and sides.
- Decorate with additional blueberries and serve.
Notes
This cake is great for celebrations and pairs well with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, blueberries, celebration, velvet cake