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Blue Suede Cake
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
120 minutes
Try this simple and delicious twist on classic red velvet cake - you'll love it!
Ingredients:
  • 2.25 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup vegetable shortening
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons blue food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon blueberry extract
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), then grease and flour two 10-inch cake pans. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Enjoy the process of creating a delicious cake!
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is well combined before adding the next. Then mix in the food coloring, 1 teaspoon of blueberry extract, and apple cider vinegar with the final egg. Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Cream the butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Incorporate 1 teaspoon of blueberry extract, then whip until fluffy. Frost the cooled cake and top with chopped walnuts.

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