Print

Butterfly Pea Flower Bundt Cake

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

This stunning Butterfly Pea Flower Bundt Cake is naturally colored with vibrant blue butterfly pea powder and swirled into an enchanting marble masterpiece. With a tender crumb, floral notes, and silky blue glaze, it’s a perfect showstopper for spring celebrations, tea parties, or garden-inspired desserts.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 3/4 cup whole milk

  • 2 tbsp butterfly pea flower powder (plus more for swirling)

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2-3 tbsp milk or lemon juice

  • 1/2 tsp butterfly pea flower powder

Garnish (Optional):

  • Edible flowers or baby’s breath

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan thoroughly.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.

  4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.

  5. Divide the batter in half. Mix butterfly pea powder into one half to make it vibrant blue.

  6. Spoon the plain and blue batters into the bundt pan, swirling gently with a knife to create a marble effect.

  7. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.

  8. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk or lemon juice, and butterfly pea powder until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

  9. Garnish with edible flowers for an elegant finish.

Notes

  • Use high-quality butterfly pea flower powder for the brightest color.

  • Lemon juice in the glaze adds a slight purple tint due to pH change—milk will keep it blue.

  • Cake stores well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • For extra flair, dust with a bit of edible shimmer or gold leaf.

Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/butterfly-pea-flower-bundt-cake/