Celestial Dark Blue Heart Cake
A rich cocoa cake with a stunning dark blue hue, perfect for celebrations or comforting weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder Sift before measuring
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs Bring to room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk Bring to room temperature
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water Add carefully
- dark blue food coloring Add until desired hue is achieved
Frosting and Decoration
- Buttercream frosting buttercream frosting for decoration
- edible glitter or stars Optional, for decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
Batter Preparation
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until mixed.
- Add dark blue food coloring gradually until you achieve the desired color.
Baking
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cooling and Frosting
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with buttercream frosting and decorate with edible glitter or stars.
Notes
Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.