ROYAL BLUE VELVET CAKE
I was on FaceBook and the stunning photo for this popped up on the side bar. I just had to make this! EXPERT TIPS: To achieve the royal blue velvet color, remember the toothpickful of violet paste food color; if forgotten, the cake will bake up turquoise in color. Paste food color will create the royal blue velvet color; liquid or gel food color may not get you the desired results. My grocery store didn't carry the food color pastes; I found them at a crafts store in the Wilton baking section; they are also called "icing color". This cake is so fun to make, present, and delicious enough that this may become my signature cake in the future. I recommend making it way in advance as it needs time to "sit" in order to control the cake layers from the frosting and to harden the candy garnish. NUTRITION INFORMATION per serving: Calories 390 (Calories from Fat 170), Total Fat 19g (Saturated Fat 9g, Trans Fat 1/2g), Cholesterol 75mg; Sodium 340mg, Total Carbohydrate 53g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 39g), Protein 3g; Percent Daily Value: Vitamin A 8.00%, Vitamin C 0.00%, Calcium 8.00%, Iron 4.00%, Exchanges: 1 Starch, 0 Fruit, 2 ½ Other Carbohydrate, 0 Skim Milk, 0 Low-Fat Milk, 0 Milk, 0 Vegetable, 0 Very Lean Meat, 0 Lean Meat, 0 High-Fat Meat, 3 ½ Fat, Carbohydrate Choices 3 ½, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Dessert
Time 1h34m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F Prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and lightly flouring the bottoms and sides; alternatively, spray with baking spray with flour.
- Add cake ingredients to large bowl and beat with electric mixer on low speed about 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
- Divide batter among pans. Bake 22 to 27 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched in center. Cool 15 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely.
- Add marshmallow crème into large microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 15 to 20 seconds to soften. Add butter. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar and salt until smooth.
- If needed, trim tops of 2 cake layers to flatten before assembling. Place one cake layer, top side down, on cake plate; spread with 1/3 cup frosting. Top with second layer, top side down; spread it with 1/3 cup frosting. Top with untrimmed cake layer, top side up. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting. Cover loosely for storing.
- For the optional candy garnish, line a cookie sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Add sugar, corn syrup, and water to 2-quart saucepan and stir together over medium heat until sugar dissolves; heat to boiling. Without stirring, heat to 300°F to 310°F, or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold forms hard, brittle threads. Remove from heat and stir in desired amount of blue food color. Pour onto cookie sheet in random design. Let cool, and break into pieces. Garnish cake with candy pieces as desired.
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Azhar Jabar
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and my cake turned out great!
Kenya Houser
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.
Tiaan Kotze
[email protected]I love the cream cheese frosting on this cake. It's so smooth and creamy.
azam azeem
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!
MDRana Miah
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out blue. It was more like a green color.
Favour Agba
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.
Thabang Thabang
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Kenny mugoni
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and flavorless. I won't be making it again.
Rewan Muhamed
[email protected]I've been baking for years and this is one of the best cakes I've ever made. It's a keeper!
Go Gal
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Deepak Dhami
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of blue velvet cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.
Caysey Maina
[email protected]This cake is definitely a showstopper! It's so beautiful and it tastes even better than it looks.
sohanur rahman sohag
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she's ever had.
Sajila G Sajila G
[email protected]The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
black mastar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Quardraline Hanks
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it tastes delicious! I love the cream cheese frosting.
Zidonique Dixon
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for special occasions.
Victoria Garrett
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the blue velvet color was stunning.