Description
A stunning Galaxy Velvet Cake that combines the velvety texture of classic velvet cake with a mesmerizing cosmic design. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or any special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Blue, purple, and black gel food coloring
- Edible glitter and star-shaped sprinkles
- Cream cheese frosting (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth.
- Blend Batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add Colors: Divide the batter into three bowls. Add blue, purple, and black gel food coloring to each bowl and mix well.
- Layer and Swirl: Pour the colored batters into the prepared pans, alternating colors. Use a skewer to gently swirl the colors for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
- Frost and Decorate: Frost the cake with cream cheese frosting. Use edible glitter and star-shaped sprinkles to create a galaxy effect.
Notes
- Use gel-based food coloring for vibrant colors.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and buttermilk with plant-based milk mixed with vinegar.
- Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg