Blue Birthday Cake
This Blue Birthday Cake combines soft vanilla sponge with a dreamy blue hue and creamy frosting for a minimalist, aesthetic centerpiece. Perfect for celebrations big or small, it’s elegant, easy to make, and effortlessly beautiful.
Equipment
- Two 8-inch Round Cake Pans
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
- Mixing Bowls
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract optional
- 1 cup whole milk
- blue gel food coloring a few drops, to desired shade
Frosting & Decoration
- buttercream frosting vanilla or cream cheese-based
- optional decorations white chocolate curls, edible pearls, flowers, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla and almond extract.
- Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing just until combined. Begin and end with dry ingredients.
- Stir in a few drops of blue food coloring to reach your desired hue.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with buttercream and decorate as desired for your blue birthday cake aesthetic.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for vivid color without affecting texture. For a polished look, apply a crumb coat and chill before the final frosting layer.