Description
Indulge in the vibrant allure of Purple Velvet Cake, a stunning twist on the classic red velvet dessert. This delightful cake features rich cream cheese frosting layered between moist, tender purple-hued cakes that are perfect for any celebration or sweet occasion. Not only does it captivate with its eye-catching appearance, but it also tantalizes the taste buds with a unique flavor profile enhanced by cocoa and food coloring. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or holiday gathering, this easy-to-make cake will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 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, vinegar, vanilla extract, and purple food coloring until combined.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until smooth. Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add sifted confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg