Blue Velvet Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour.
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2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder.
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1 teaspoon baking powder.
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½ teaspoon baking soda.
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½ teaspoon salt.
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened.
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1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
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2 eggs.
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¾ cup sour cream.
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1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract.
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½ teaspoon vinegar.
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½ cup buttermilk.
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1 tablespoon blue food coloring.
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½ teaspoon violet food coloring.
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10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting).
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10 ounces cream cheese (for frosting).
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1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting).
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¼ teaspoon almond extract (for frosting).
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5 cups powdered sugar (for frosting).
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Fresh blueberries (for garnish).
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Line four 6-inch round baking pans with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, and vinegar.
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Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in blue and violet food colorings.
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Divide the batter among the pans and bake for 25-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Beat together butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and almond extract until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
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Layer the cakes with frosting between each layer, covering the top and sides. Garnish with fresh blueberries.
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Keep the cake refrigerated due to the cream cheese frosting. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
# Notes:
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This stunning blue velvet cake is perfect for special occasions. The tangy cream cheese frosting pairs perfectly with the subtle cocoa flavor and fresh blueberries.