Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of Purple Velvet Cake, a stunning dessert that combines the rich, velvety texture of traditional velvet cake with a playful pop of color. This cake is perfect for any celebration, whether it’s Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or a brunch gathering. With its moist layers and luscious cream cheese frosting, it’s designed to impress both the eyes and the palate. The vibrant purple hue adds a festive touch, making it an eye-catching centerpiece at any event. Easy to prepare even for novice bakers, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (or more) purple food coloring
- 1 pound cream cheese (softened)
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined and adjust purple food coloring as desired.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat softened cream cheese with butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cakes with cream cheese frosting once they are completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg