Description
Indulge in the stunning Purple Velvet Cake, a delightful twist on the classic red velvet that is sure to impress at any celebration. With its vibrant purple hue and rich cream cheese frosting, this cake not only captures attention but also delivers a moist and flavorful experience that will have your guests coming back for more. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, or just a sweet treat at home, this versatile dessert can be customized to suit any occasion. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, you’ll find this recipe easy to follow and incredibly rewarding.
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
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In one bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, both food colorings, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Divide batter between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add confectioners' sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg