Blue Velvet Cake

Blue velvet cake is a vibrant, moist, and delicious dessert that’s an eye-catching variation of the classic red velvet cake. This cake features a rich, fluffy crumb with the perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of cocoa, complemented by the stunning blue hue that makes it a showstopper at any celebration. Let’s go through the steps to make this colorful cake that will surely impress your guests!

Ingredients

• ½ cup Crisco (or vegetable shortening)
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 ounce royal blue gel paste food color
• 2 drops violet gel paste food color
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 scant teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon vinegar

Instructions