Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Purple Velvet Cake, a vibrant twist on the classic red velvet dessert. With its striking purple hue and luscious cream cheese frosting, this cake is an eye-catching centerpiece perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any festive gathering. Each bite delivers a moist, tender texture and rich flavor that will have your guests coming back for more. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures baking success for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Elevate your dessert game with this stunning and delicious cake!
Ingredients
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- 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 sifted confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch 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, vinegar, vanilla extract, and purple food coloring.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until smooth. Divide batter between prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter together until fluffy; gradually add sifted confectioners' sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg