A vintage cream-colored stand mixer surrounded by artfully arranged baking ingredients, including sifted flour, room-temperature butter, fresh eggs, and vibrant purple blueberry powder, all set on a clean marble countertop illuminated by soft natural light.

Violet Blueberry Wedding Cake: A Stunning Centerpiece Dessert

Quick Wedding Cake Details

Prep Time: 45-60 minutes
Cook Time: 25-40 minutes
Total Time: 2-3 hours
Servings: 10-16
Difficulty: Intermediate
Dietary: Vegetarian

A professional kitchen with a vintage cream-colored stand mixer, surrounded by organized ingredients for a violet blueberry wedding cake, including vibrant purple freeze-dried blueberry powder, room temperature butter, eggs, and sifted flour, illuminated by natural sunlight.

Essential Equipment You’ll Need

Ingredients for Show-Stopping Blueberry Cake

Cake Ingredients
  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1.2 oz freeze-dried blueberries, ground
  • 8 oz unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1â…“ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 6 oz buttermilk
  • 7 oz fresh blueberries, pureed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Blueberry Frosting
  • 8 oz unsalted butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1½ tsp vanilla paste
  • 1.2 oz freeze-dried blueberry powder
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt

Pro Baking Techniques

Preparation Secrets
  • Grind freeze-dried blueberries to a fine powder
  • Ensure all ingredients are room temperature
  • Sift dry ingredients thoroughly
  • Cream butter and sugars until pale and fluffy
Baking Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Prepare cake pans with parchment
  3. Mix dry ingredients separately
  4. Cream butter and sugars
  5. Add eggs one at a time
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and wet mixture
  7. Bake 25-40 minutes
  8. Cool completely before frosting

An elegant three-tiered wedding cake with purple ombre frosting, adorned with fresh blueberries, edible violet flowers, and white chocolate shavings, displayed on a silver stand against a garden backdrop in golden hour lighting.

Stunning Decoration Tips

Ombre Frosting Technique
  • Split frosting into batches
  • Vary blueberry powder intensity
  • Create gradient purple effect
  • Use piping bags for precision
Garnish Ideas
  • Fresh blueberries
  • Edible violet flowers
  • Lemon zest curls
  • White chocolate shavings

Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

  • Refrigerate in airtight container
  • Best within 2-3 days
  • Can freeze individual slices

Common Baking Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don’t overmix batter
  • Ensure ingredients are room temperature
  • Use parchment paper
  • Coat blueberries in flour to prevent sinking

Delicious Variations

  • Add lavender extract
  • Swap cream cheese with mascarpone
  • Create vegan version with plant-based substitutes
  • Add white chocolate chips
Nutrition Warning

High in sugar and saturated fat. Typical for celebratory wedding cakes!

Final Pro Tips

  • Natural violet color comes from freeze-dried blueberries
  • Room temperature ingredients ensure smooth batter
  • Let cake cool completely before frosting

Enjoy creating this stunning, flavor-packed wedding cake that’s sure to impress!

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