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Ocean Blue Cake

Ocean Blue Cake

This Ocean Blue Cake is a vibrant dessert that is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 bottle blue food coloring
  • 1 pack edible glitter or sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • baking pans
  • mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until fully incorporated.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
  2. Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and blue food coloring, mixing until the desired color and consistency is achieved.
  3. Frost the cooled cake and decorate with edible glitter or sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize the flavor with almond extract or add fresh blueberries or lemon zest for extra taste.

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