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Blue Velvet Swirl Vanilla Pound Cake

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This Blue Velvet Swirl Vanilla Pound Cake combines a classic buttery vanilla base with a striking blue cocoa swirl, creating a moist, tender cake that’s both delicious and visually stunning—perfect for celebrations or a special treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 5 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup reserved vanilla batter
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons blue food coloring
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream (optional glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until smooth.
  6. Reserve 1 cup of the batter and mix it with cocoa powder, blue food coloring, and 1 tablespoon milk to create the blue velvet swirl.
  7. Pour half of the vanilla batter into the prepared pan. Spoon the blue batter over it, then top with the remaining vanilla batter.
  8. Gently swirl the batters with a knife or skewer for a marbled effect.
  9. Bake for 75 to 85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. If using the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.

Notes

  • Use cake flour for the softest crumb texture.
  • Don’t over-swirl the batter—fewer swirls give a better visual effect.
  • The cake can be made ahead and stored overnight for enhanced flavor.
  • Mini chocolate chips can be added to the blue batter for texture.
  • Store at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 80 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg

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