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Layered Blue Velvet Cake
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5 from 33 votes

Layered Blue Velvet Cake

When you want a cake that is a little different than the norm but still has a mild taste that everyone will love, this Layered Blue Velvet Cake is exactly what you want to make. Rich and creamy, this blue cake is a 3 layer cake that is incredibly easy to make.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Decorating Time15 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blue velvet cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 1138kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

White Cake Ingredients

Vanilla frosting ingredients

Chocolate Ganache Ingredients

Instructions

Cake Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray all 3 cake pan with pam baking spray and set aside
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla and set aside
  • Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder
  • Alternating between the milk and dry ingredients, gradually pour into the butter mixture.
  • Mixing on low to medium speed until combined
  • Using another large mixing bowl and a hand mixer, beat the eggs until stiff peaks form
  • Fold into the cake batter
  • Mix in the sky blue gel food coloring until combined
  • Divide the batter evenly between the three cake pans
  • Bake in the oven for 23-26 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean in the center
  • Allow the cakes to cool completely before removing from cake pans
  • Place the cakes onto a cutting board
  • Using a cake slicer, remove the domes from the cakes
  • Place one layer of cake onto the cake board

Frosting directions:

  • Using a standing mixer, beat all ingredients together until stiff peaks form. About 5-7 minutes
  • Scoop about 1 C of frosting onto the first layer and smooth out with a angled spatula
  • Place the second layer of cake onto the first layer of frosting
  • Scoop another cup of frosting onto the second layer of cake and smooth with evenly
  • Place the remaining layer on top of the cake
  • Scoop about 2 C of frosting onto the cake and frost the entire cake
  • Mix in the sky blue gel food coloring into the remaining frosting
  • Scoop about ½ C of the sky blue frosting into the piping bag
  • Scoop remaining frosting into the large piping bag with star tip
  • Pipe lines of the blue color onto the entire cake using the disposable piping bag smooth evenly so that the colors blend

Ganache Directions

  • Using a small pot, heat up the heavy whipping cream over medium to high heat until slightly simmering
  • Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl
  • Allow to sit for 1 minute before whisking until smooth
  • Pour into a squeeze bottle
  • Drizzle the chocolate ganache around the edge of the cake
  • Using the large piping bag with a star tip, pipe dollops of frosting around the top of the cake
  • Place into the fridge over night before cutting into slices and enjoying with a large glass of coffee or milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 1138kcal | Carbohydrates: 128g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 43g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 100g | Vitamin A: 1967IU | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 3mg