Description
Blue Velvet Vanilla Pound Cake is a rich, buttery dessert with a gorgeous blue hue and classic vanilla flavor. This dense, moist pound cake makes a beautiful show‑stopping dessert for celebrations or everyday treats. It can be served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or finished with a glaze and berries.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream or buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Blue food coloring (gel or liquid), to desired shade
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, vanilla glaze, whipped cream, fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a loaf pan or bundt pan with butter and lightly dust with flour.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Stir in the sour cream (or buttermilk) until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Add blue food coloring a little at a time until you reach the desired blue shade.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve plain or with your choice of toppings like powdered sugar, glaze, or berries.
Notes
- Add white chocolate chips to the batter for extra creamy bites.
- Drizzle a simple vanilla glaze over the cooled cake for a polished finish.
- Swap vanilla extract for lemon extract for a citrus‑infused variation.
- Create a marbled look by swirling in plain batter with the blue batter before baking.
- Use red or purple food coloring instead for themed cakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
