Butterfly Pea Flower “Cool Blue” Ombre Cake
Butterfly Pea Flower “Cool Blue” Ombre Cake is a stunning dessert that captures the beauty of a sunset in every slice. With its vibrant blue ombre layers, this cake not only looks enchanting but also delights the palate with delicate floral notes and a light sweetness. Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or any festive occasion, this easy-to-make cake is sure to impress your guests and evoke fond childhood memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons butterfly pea flower powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and butterfly pea flower powder. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture while alternating with milk.
- Divide the batter into three bowls; keep one as is and add more butterfly pea flower powder to each subsequent bowl for darker shades.
- Pour each colored batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg