Bleu Velvet Swirl Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze & Blue Crumble
A luxurious pound cake with a whimsical blue swirl and creamy glaze.
Introduction
This cake is a true centerpiece dessert — moist, buttery pound cake swirled with a striking blue velvet layer. The butterfly pea powder gives it a natural indigo hue, while cocoa adds depth. Topped with cream cheese glaze and a crunchy blue crumble, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for celebrations, tea parties, or when you want to impress.
Ingredients
Pound Cake
3 cups cake flour
5 eggs (room temperature)
2½ cups granulated sugar
3 sticks salted butter (room temperature)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp butterfly pea powder
Cream Cheese Glaze
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
½ tsp vanilla extract
Blue Crumble (Optional)
½ cup flour
¼ cup sugar
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp butterfly pea powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 315°F (157°C). Grease a bundt pan with baking spray.
- Cream Butter & Sugar
Beat butter until fluffy (about 2 minutes). Scrape sides. Add sugar and cream together for 30 seconds.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
- Add Dry Ingredients
Mix in flour and salt gently. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Cream
Use a spatula to fold in heavy cream until smooth.
- Create Swirl Batter
Scoop out 1 cup batter. Mix with cocoa powder and butterfly pea powder until evenly colored.
- Layer & Swirl
Pour half of plain batter into bundt pan. Add scoops of blue batter on top. Cover with remaining plain batter. Use a knife to swirl gently.
- Bake
Bake for 60–70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Make Glaze
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.
- Blue Crumble (Optional)
Mix flour, sugar, butter, and butterfly pea powder. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until crisp. Sprinkle over glazed cake.
Tips for Success
Use room‑temperature ingredients for best texture.
Don’t overmix once flour is added — keeps cake tender.
Swirl lightly to preserve distinct color layers.
Butterfly pea powder gives natural blue tones; adjust amount for deeper color.
Variations
Red Velvet Swirl: Swap butterfly pea powder for red food coloring.
Chocolate Lover’s: Double cocoa powder for a richer swirl.
Citrus Twist: Add lemon zest to batter for brightness.
Mini Cakes: Bake in loaf pans or muffin tins for individual servings.
Storytelling Element
Imagine slicing into this cake — the golden crumb reveals a dramatic blue swirl, topped with creamy glaze and a sprinkle of crumble. It’s a dessert that feels both whimsical and elegant, guaranteed to spark conversation at the table.
Conclusion
This Bleu Velvet Swirl Pound Cake is a creative twist on a classic, combining rich flavor with striking presentation. With its buttery crumb, cream cheese glaze, and unique blue swirl, it’s a cake you’ll want to bake for every special occasion.