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Blueberry Velvet Cake

A delightful cake with a satin-soft crumb, infused with the gentle tartness of blueberries and the richness of cocoa, perfect for small celebrations and slow afternoons.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen pureed
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract room temperature
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cake pans with parchment paper or grease them lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  5. Mix in the buttermilk, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  6. Puree the blueberries in a food processor or blender until smooth, or thaw and blend if using frozen.
  7. Gradually fold the wet and dry ingredients together without overmixing.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
  1. Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  4. Chill the frosting in the fridge for about 20 minutes before frosting the cake.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother texture. Puree blueberries well for a uniform color. Sift cocoa with flour to avoid lumps.