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Ocean Blue Cake

A stunning blue-hued cake that captures the essence of the ocean, perfect for summer celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon blue food coloring adjust for desired color
Frosting
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon blue food coloring adjust for desired color
Decoration
  • 1 cup edible glitter optional
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and blue food coloring.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until well combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
  3. Add the milk, vanilla extract, and blue food coloring, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cake is cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
  2. Decorate with edible glitter and fresh blueberries as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a more intense blue color, add more blue food coloring to the cake and frosting as needed.

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