Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Purple Velvet Cake, a vibrant twist on the classic red velvet dessert. This visually stunning cake features moist layers paired with rich cream cheese frosting, making it a perfect centerpiece for any celebration. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, wedding, or simply craving something sweet, this delightful cake will impress your guests with its eye-catching hue and delicious taste. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, even beginner bakers can create this masterpiece in no time. Customize it further by adding your favorite sprinkles or adjusting the color intensity to suit your occasion. Get ready to enjoy a slice of joy with every bite!
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon purple food coloring
- 1 pound cream cheese (softened)
- 2 sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and purple food coloring.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth and divide the batter between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually mix in sifted confectioners' sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg