Description
Purple Velvet Cake is a show-stopping dessert that combines visual appeal with delightful flavors. Its vibrant purple hue, paired with rich cream cheese frosting, makes it the perfect centerpiece for birthdays, weddings, and any special celebration. This unique twist on traditional red velvet cake offers a delicious blend of chocolate and vanilla that will captivate your guests. With straightforward preparation steps and accessible ingredients, bakers of all skill levels can create this stunning treat. Elevate your dessert game with Purple Velvet Cake — a sweet indulgence that’s sure to impress.
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). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food colorings, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until smooth and divide the batter between the pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for about 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until fluffy; gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cooled cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Sifting dry ingredients is crucial for a light texture. Customize by adding flavors like almond extract or layering with fruit preserves.