Blue Velvet Vanilla Pound Cake
A moist, tender pound cake with vibrant blue color and classic vanilla flavor, perfect for celebrations or dessert. Easy to prepare with a rich texture and customizable color intensity.
Equipment
- 1 loaf pan greased and floured or lined with parchment paper
- 1 mixer for creaming butter and sugar
- 1 mixing bowls for dry and wet ingredients
- 1 toothpick for testing doneness
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- blue gel food coloring to desired shade
- optional: powdered sugar for dusting or vanilla glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl using a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add blue gel food coloring gradually until desired color is achieved. Then add milk and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool cake in pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with vanilla glaze before serving.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant blue without thinning batter.
- Add lemon zest for fresh citrus flavor.
- Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream for extra appeal.
- Store covered at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze slices for longer storage.